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Brigge Family History

Brigge 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, Prigge, Briggs, Brugge, Bigge, Brice, Ridge, Bright, Biggs

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Where is the Brigge family from?

You can see how Brigge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Brigge families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Brigge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brigge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigge 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 Brigge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brigge. 34% of Brigge men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Brigge women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brigge were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Brigge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brigge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigge 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Brigge. 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 273 military records available for the last name Brigge. For the veterans among your Brigge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigge lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Brigge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brigge in 1972 was 69, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigge 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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