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Bryght Family History

Bryght 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: Bright, Wright, Bracht, Brecht, Ebright, Bryant, Brugh, Blight

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Where is the Bryght family from?

You can see how Bryght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryght family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bryght families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bryght family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryght's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bryght families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryght surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bryght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryght 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bryght. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bryght. For the veterans among your Bryght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryght lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Bryght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bryght in 1979 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryght 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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