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Brigat Family History

Brigat Surname 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: Bright, Wright, Bhagat, Brian, Brignac, Britt, Brigham, Braga, Briant

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Where is the Brigat family from?

You can see how Brigat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigat family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Brigat family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brigat's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Brigat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Brigat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigat 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brigat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Brigat. For the veterans among your Brigat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigat

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