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Brigader Family History

Brigader 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: Brader, Brigner, Bricker, Rider, Rader, Bradner, Brander, Bader

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Where is the Brigader family from?

You can see how Brigader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigader family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brigader families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Brigader family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigader's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brigader families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigader 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 25 census records available for the last name Brigader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigader 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Brigader. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brigader. For the veterans among your Brigader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigader lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Brigader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brigader in 1979 was 59, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigader 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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