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Brigger Family History

Brigger 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: Brugger, Bigger, Brieger, Bridger, Brigner, Trigger, Crigger, Bringer

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Where is the Brigger family from?

You can see how Brigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Brigger families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brigger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brigger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brigger. 34% of Brigger men worked as a Carpenter and 30% of Brigger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brigger were Laborer and Packer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Apprentice Machinist
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

What Brigger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigger 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Brigger. 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 114 military records available for the last name Brigger. For the veterans among your Brigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brigger in 1960 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigger 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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