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Brightharp Family History

Brightharp 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: Brightman, Bright, Brighton, Lighthall, Brillhart, Brightwell

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Where is the Brightharp family from?

You can see how Brightharp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brightharp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brightharp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Brightharp families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brightharp's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Brightharp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brightharp 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 Brightharp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brightharp. 43% of Brightharp men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Brightharp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Brightharp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brightharp 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brightharp. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brightharp. For the veterans among your Brightharp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brightharp lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Brightharp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brightharp in 1969 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brightharp 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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