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Brigman Family History

Brigman Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Bridgeman. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Americanized form of German Brüggemann (see Brueggeman) or Dutch Briggeman.

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


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Where is the Brigman family from?

You can see how Brigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Brigman families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brigman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Brigman families in 1891.
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What did your Brigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brigman. 22% of Brigman men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Brigman women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brigman were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Brigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigman 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Brigman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brigman. For the veterans among your Brigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brigman in 1952 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigman 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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