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Brigante Family History

Brigante Surname Meaning

Italian: unflattering nickname from brigante ‘brigand bandit’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brigante family from?

You can see how Brigante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigante family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brigante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brigante families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigante's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brigante families in 1891.
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What did your Brigante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brigante. 47% of Brigante men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Brigante women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brigante were Operator and Lace Maker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    46%
  • Finisher
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Lace Maker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brigante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigante 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Brigante. 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 237 military records available for the last name Brigante. For the veterans among your Brigante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigante lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brigante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brigante in 1958 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigante ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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