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Brigdon Family History

Brigdon 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: Rigdon, Bragdon, Brogdon, Brandon, Brinton, Brighton, Grignon, Higdon

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Where is the Brigdon family from?

You can see how Brigdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigdon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Brigdon families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brigdon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brigdon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigdon 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 Brigdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brigdon. 45% of Brigdon men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Brigdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Brigdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigdon 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Brigdon. 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 90 military records available for the last name Brigdon. For the veterans among your Brigdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigdon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Brigdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brigdon in 1961 was 55, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigdon 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.

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