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Brigner Family History

Brigner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Brückner (see Bruckner) or the variant Brüggener.

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


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Where is the Brigner family from?

You can see how Brigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brigner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brigner family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigner's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Brigner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigner 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 Brigner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brigner. 46% of Brigner men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Brigner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brigner were Operator School Bus and Seamstress.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Driller
    7%
  • Operator School Bus
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    75%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Brigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigner 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Brigner. 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 141 military records available for the last name Brigner. For the veterans among your Brigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brigner in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brigner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigner 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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