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Briggins Family History

Briggins 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: Biggins, Riggins, Higgins, Dwiggins, Siggins, Liggins, Kiggins

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Where is the Briggins family from?

You can see how Briggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Briggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Briggins family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Briggins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Briggins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briggins 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 Briggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briggins. 36% of Briggins men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Briggins women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briggins were Farm Laborer and 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briggins 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Briggins. 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 66 military records available for the last name Briggins. For the veterans among your Briggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briggins lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Briggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Briggins in 1958 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briggins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briggins 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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