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Briges Family History

Briges Name 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: Bridges, Brines, Bries, Briles, Briggs, Fries, Bridge, Ries, Brice

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Where is the Briges family from?

You can see how Briges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Briges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Briges families living in North Carolina. This was about 68% of all the recorded Briges's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Briges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Briges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briges. 36% of Briges men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Briges women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briges were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briges 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Briges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Briges. For the veterans among your Briges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briges lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Briges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Briges in 1970 was 76, and 63 in 1986.

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