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Brige Family History

Brige 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: Bridge, Brice, Brine, Bride, Broge, Brege, Brite, Brill, Brick, Grime

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Where is the Brige family from?

You can see how Brige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brige family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Brige families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brige's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brige families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brige 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 Brige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brige. 38% of Brige 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
    38%
  • Farm Labor
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Brige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brige 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Brige. 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 262 military records available for the last name Brige. For the veterans among your Brige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brige lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Brige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brige in 1974 was 54, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brige

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brige 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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