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Brapgirdle Family History

Brapgirdle 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: Brindle, Bradle, Brandle, Brazile, Barnicle, Beadle, Bridge, Grindle

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Where is the Brapgirdle family from?

You can see how Brapgirdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brapgirdle family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Brapgirdle families living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brapgirdle's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Brapgirdle families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Brapgirdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brapgirdle 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 Brapgirdle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Brapgirdle. For the veterans among your Brapgirdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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