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Brightup Family History

Brightup 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, Brighton, Wright, Brigham, Brightman, Beightol, Ebright

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Where is the Brightup family from?

You can see how Brightup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brightup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brightup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brightup families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brightup's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brightup families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Brightup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brightup 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brightup. 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 33 military records available for the last name Brightup. For the veterans among your Brightup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brightup lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Brightup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brightup in 1971 was 93, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brightup 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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