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This page represents the following Surnames: Agner.
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Brisebois Name Meaning and History
French: The word ‘Brise’ translates to Broken, Bent or Short. The word ‘Bois’ is Wood, Antler or Forest.
Behind the Name
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BRISBOIS
SOURCE: Occupation
USAGE: French
Meaning & History: Refers to a person who cleared land, from old French briser “to cut” and bois “forest”.
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