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Brgant Family History

Brgant 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: Briant, Brant, Bryant, Brand, Gant, Grant, Organ, Bryan, Bratt, Brent

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Where is the Brgant family from?

You can see how Brgant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brgant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brgant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Brgant families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Brgant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brgant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brgant 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 Brgant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brgant. 100% of Brgant men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Brgant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brgant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brgant 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Brgant. 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 54 military records available for the last name Brgant. For the veterans among your Brgant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brgant lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Brgant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brgant in 1978 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brgant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brgant 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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