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Brigaud Family History

Brigaud 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: Rigaud, Braud, Grimaud, Brigandi, Breaud, Briand, Brand, Braun

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Where is the Brigaud family from?

You can see how Brigaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigaud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brigaud family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigaud's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brigaud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigaud 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 10 census records available for the last name Brigaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigaud 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brigaud. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brigaud. For the veterans among your Brigaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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