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Briggs Ii Family History

Briggs Ii 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: Briggs, Biggs, Brislin, Biggio, Riggs, Briglia, Broggi, Biggie

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Briggs Ii. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briggs Ii census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Briggs Ii. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Briggs Ii. For the veterans among your Briggs Ii ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briggs Ii lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Briggs Ii life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Briggs Ii in 1983 was 74, and 40 in 1999.

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