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Brighum Family History

Brighum 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: Brigham, Bright, Bridgham, Bigham, Wright, Brahm, Brehm, Bingham

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Where is the Brighum family from?

You can see how Brighum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brighum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brighum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brighum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brighum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brighum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brighum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Brighum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brighum 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 Brighum. 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 42 military records available for the last name Brighum. For the veterans among your Brighum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brighum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Brighum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brighum in 1969 was 76, and 27 in 1997.

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