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Briggie Family History

Briggie 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: Biggie, Bridge, Prigge, Biggio, Roggie, Briglia, Broggi, Riggle

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Where is the Briggie family from?

You can see how Briggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briggie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briggie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Briggie families living in Connecticut. This was about 55% of all the recorded Briggie's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Briggie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briggie 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 149 census records available for the last name Briggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briggie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Briggie. 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 15 military records available for the last name Briggie. For the veterans among your Briggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briggie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Briggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Briggie in 1966 was 69, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briggie 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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