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Brissell Family History

Brissell Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bissell, Frissell, Brassell, Trussell, Bridwell, Rishell, Brassel

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Where is the Brissell family from?

You can see how Brissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brissell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brissell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Brissell families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brissell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brissell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brissell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brissell. 50% of Brissell men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Brissell women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Brissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Brissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brissell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 102 immigration records available for the last name Brissell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 177 military records available for the last name Brissell. For the veterans among your Brissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brissell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Brissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brissell in 1976 was 79, and 71 in 2003.

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