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Briggett Family History

Briggett 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: Bridgett, Liggett, Swiggett, Riggert, Brickett, Baggett, Brissett

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Where is the Briggett family from?

You can see how Briggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Briggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Briggett families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Briggett's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Briggett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briggett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Briggett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Briggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briggett 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Briggett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Briggett. For the veterans among your Briggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briggett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Briggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Briggett in 1978 was 38, and 46 in 2002.

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