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Brigan Family History

Brigan 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: Brian, Brogan, Bragan, Brigman, Organ, Bryan, Krizan, Dragan, Bright

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Where is the Brigan family from?

You can see how Brigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Brigan families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brigan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brigan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigan 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 Brigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brigan. 75% of Brigan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brigan women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Brigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigan 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Brigan. 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 123 military records available for the last name Brigan. For the veterans among your Brigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brigan in 1960 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigan 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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