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Briggette Family History

Briggette 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, Brissette, Liggett, Binette, Ringuette, Brunette, Bissette

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Where is the Briggette family from?

You can see how Briggette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briggette family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Briggette family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Briggette's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Briggette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briggette 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 Briggette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briggette. 100% of Briggette 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
    100%

What Briggette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Briggette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briggette 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Briggette. 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 10 military records available for the last name Briggette. For the veterans among your Briggette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briggette lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Briggette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Briggette in 1967 was 70, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briggette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briggette 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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