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Brivig Family History

Brivig 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: Brevig, Breig, Bisig, Brevik, Brining, Boivin, Bring, Brosig, Breinig

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Where is the Brivig family from?

You can see how Brivig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brivig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brivig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brivig families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Brivig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brivig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Brivig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brivig 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brivig. 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 Brivig. For the veterans among your Brivig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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