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Brighte Family History

Brighte 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: Bright, Wright, Brighton, Brigham, Brigante, Ebright, Righter, Brite

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Where is the Brighte family from?

You can see how Brighte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brighte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brighte family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brighte's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Brighte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brighte 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 95 census records available for the last name Brighte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brighte 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brighte. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brighte. For the veterans among your Brighte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brighte lifespan?

Average Brighte life expectancy in 1976 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brighte 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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