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Brigandi Family History

Brigandi Surname Meaning

Italian (also Brigandí): probably a variant of Brigante.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brigandi family from?

You can see how Brigandi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigandi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brigandi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brigandi families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigandi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brigandi families in 1911.
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What did your Brigandi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brigandi. 44% of Brigandi men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Brigandi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brigandi were Chauffeur and Weaver.

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Presser
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    54%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Weaver
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brigandi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigandi 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Brigandi. 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 281 military records available for the last name Brigandi. For the veterans among your Brigandi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigandi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brigandi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brigandi in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigandi 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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