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Briglia Family History

Briglia Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a habitational name from a minor place in Tuscany named with this word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Briglia family from?

You can see how Briglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briglia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Briglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Briglia families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Briglia's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Briglia families in 1891.
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What did your Briglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briglia. 23% of Briglia men worked as a Musician and 34% of Briglia women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briglia were Cutter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Musician
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briglia 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Briglia. 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 205 military records available for the last name Briglia. For the veterans among your Briglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briglia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Briglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Briglia in 1960 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briglia 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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