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Brigard Family History

Brigard 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: Boilard, Bongard, Bogard, Bungard, Bravard, Grimard, Rivard, Bregar

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Where is the Brigard family from?

You can see how Brigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brigard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Brigard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brigard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Brigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigard 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Brigard. 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 32 military records available for the last name Brigard. For the veterans among your Brigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigard lifespan?

Average Brigard life expectancy in 1967 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigard 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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