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Brigges Family History

Brigges 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: Bridges, Briggs, Bridge, Prigge, Biggs, Digges, Brines, Tigges

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Where is the Brigges family from?

You can see how Brigges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brigges family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brigges's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Brigges families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigges 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 Brigges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brigges. 58% of Brigges men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Porter
    43%

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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Brigges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigges 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Brigges. 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 74 military records available for the last name Brigges. For the veterans among your Brigges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigges lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Brigges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brigges in 1989 was 84, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigges 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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