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Brigett Family History

Brigett 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: Bridgett, Brett, Privett, Bright, Burgett, Trivett, Rivett, Britt

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Where is the Brigett family from?

You can see how Brigett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Brigett family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brigett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigett 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 193 census records available for the last name Brigett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigett 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Brigett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brigett. For the veterans among your Brigett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigett lifespan?

Average Brigett life expectancy in 1969 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigett 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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