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Brigginshan Family History

Brigginshan 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, Brittingham, Riggins, Higginson, Briggeman, Billingham

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Where is the Brigginshan family from?

You can see how Brigginshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigginshan family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Brigginshan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Brigginshan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigginshan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brigginshan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigginshan 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 14 census records available for the last name Brigginshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigginshan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brigginshan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brigginshan. For the veterans among your Brigginshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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