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Brigeman Family History

Brigeman 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: Bridgeman, Brigman, Briggeman, Brickman, Brugman, Bregman, Brinkman

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Where is the Brigeman family from?

You can see how Brigeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brigeman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brigeman families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brigeman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Brigeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigeman 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 Brigeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Brigeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Brigeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigeman 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 Brigeman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Brigeman. For the veterans among your Brigeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigeman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brigeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brigeman in 1969 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigeman 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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