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Brigl Family History

Brigl 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: Brill, Briel, Grill, Brick, Bridge, Bill, Britz, Brice, Oriol, Bright

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Where is the Brigl family from?

You can see how Brigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brigl families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brigl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brigl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigl 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 Brigl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brigl. 100% of Brigl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brigl women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Brigl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Brigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigl 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Brigl. 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 296 military records available for the last name Brigl. For the veterans among your Brigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Brigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brigl in 1972 was 77, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigl 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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