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Brigleb Family History

Brigleb 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: Wrigley, Crigler, Brimley, Bigler, Brisley, Briglia, Briles, Brigner

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Where is the Brigleb family from?

You can see how Brigleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigleb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brigleb family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brigleb's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Brigleb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigleb 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 Brigleb ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Maid
    100%

What Brigleb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Brigleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigleb 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 Brigleb. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brigleb. For the veterans among your Brigleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigleb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brigleb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brigleb in 1966 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigleb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigleb 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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