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Origins of the Brisbane surname

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About the Brisbanes

We have a total number of 2707 records for people with the last name Brisbane.

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Where do most Brisbanes live?

In 1921, most Brisbanes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brisbanes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,860 records for the Brisbane surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.

Who were Brisbanes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brisbanes.

What are the most common Brisbane first names?

  • James
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Brisbane family members

Common jobs for Brisbanes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Brisbanes in 1921
Annuitant

9

Dressmaker

9

Cotton Weaver

7

House Keeper

6

Living On Own Means

6

Common Male occupations for Brisbanes in 1921
Cork Cutter

13

Farmer

9

Weaver

9

Carter

8

Warehouseman

8

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