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Briggenhorst Family History

Briggenhorst 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: Bringhurst, Batenhorst, Bridgeford, Brandhorst, Berghorst, Ziegenhorn

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Where is the Briggenhorst family from?

You can see how Briggenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briggenhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Briggenhorst family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briggenhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Briggenhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briggenhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Briggenhorst ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Briggenhorst ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Briggenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briggenhorst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Briggenhorst. 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 18 military records available for the last name Briggenhorst. For the veterans among your Briggenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briggenhorst lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1987, in the United States, Briggenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Briggenhorst in 1951 was 49, and 76 in 1987.

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