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Bringewatt Family History

Bringewatt 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: Bridgett, Bridgewater, Bringhurst, Ridgeway, Brinegar, Bridgeman

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Where is the Bringewatt family from?

You can see how Bringewatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bringewatt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bringewatt families living in Nebraska. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bringewatt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bringewatt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bringewatt 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 Bringewatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bringewatt. 100% of Bringewatt men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Bringewatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Bringewatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bringewatt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bringewatt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bringewatt. For the veterans among your Bringewatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bringewatt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bringewatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bringewatt in 1964 was 89, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bringewatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bringewatt 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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