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Brigas Family History

Brigas 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: Rigas, Briggs, Bringas, Grigas, Bras, Bright, Biggs, Frias, Bridges

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Where is the Brigas family from?

You can see how Brigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Brigas families living in East Lothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brigas's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Brigas families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigas 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 Brigas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brigas. 100% of Brigas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Brigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigas 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Brigas. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brigas. For the veterans among your Brigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigas lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Brigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brigas in 1978 was 89, and 93 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigas 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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