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Briggart Family History

Briggart 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: Biggart, Biggar, Brilhart, Riggert, Bright, Bridgett, Taggart

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Where is the Briggart family from?

You can see how Briggart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briggart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Briggart families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Briggart family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Briggart's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Briggart families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briggart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Briggart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briggart 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Briggart. 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 2 military records available for the last name Briggart. For the veterans among your Briggart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briggart lifespan?

Average Briggart life expectancy in 1991 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briggart 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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