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Briggs Iii Family History

Briggs Iii 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, Biggins, Biggio, Riggins, Brisbois, Riggs

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Briggs Iii. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briggs Iii 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Briggs Iii. 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 3 military records available for the last name Briggs Iii. For the veterans among your Briggs Iii ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Briggs Iii life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Briggs Iii in 1980 was 66, and 65 in 1999.

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