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Brightmon Family History

Brightmon 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: Brighton, Brightman, Crighton, Wrightson, Creighton, Brinton, Bright

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Where is the Brightmon family from?

You can see how Brightmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brightmon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Brightmon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Brightmon families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brightmon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brightmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brightmon 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 111 census records available for the last name Brightmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brightmon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brightmon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Brightmon. For the veterans among your Brightmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brightmon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Brightmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brightmon in 1971 was 86, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brightmon 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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