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Brigant Family History

Brigant 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: Briant, Brigante, Briganti, Bright, Brabant, Brian, Rigano, Friant

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Where is the Brigant family from?

You can see how Brigant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brigant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Brigant families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brigant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brigant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigant 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 Brigant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brigant. 100% of Brigant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brigant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Brigant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigant 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Brigant. 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 66 military records available for the last name Brigant. For the veterans among your Brigant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Brigant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brigant in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigant 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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