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Brightcliffe Family History

Brightcliffe 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: Ratcliffe, Ratcliff, Sutcliffe, Hinchcliffe, Brightbill, Rightmire

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Where is the Brightcliffe family from?

You can see how Brightcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brightcliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brightcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Brightcliffe families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brightcliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brightcliffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brightcliffe 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 70 census records available for the last name Brightcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brightcliffe 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Brightcliffe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brightcliffe. For the veterans among your Brightcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brightcliffe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Brightcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brightcliffe in 1978 was 22, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brightcliffe 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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