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Brigadier Family History

Brigadier 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: Bradner, Brazier, Brasier, Brader, Brigance, Bridger, Brigner

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Where is the Brigadier family from?

You can see how Brigadier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigadier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brigadier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Brigadier families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Brigadier's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Brigadier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigadier 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 Brigadier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brigadier. 50% of Brigadier men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    50%
  • Kitchen Helper
    50%

What Brigadier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Brigadier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigadier 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Brigadier. 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 670 military records available for the last name Brigadier. For the veterans among your Brigadier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigadier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brigadier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brigadier in 1965 was 45, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigadier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigadier 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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