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Brighenti Family History

Brighenti 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: Righetti, Briganti, Bright, Brigante, Brigandi, Argenti, Wright

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Where is the Brighenti family from?

You can see how Brighenti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brighenti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brighenti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Brighenti families living in Connecticut. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brighenti's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Brighenti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brighenti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brighenti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brighenti. 60% of Brighenti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brighenti women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Brighenti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Brighenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brighenti 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Brighenti. 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 162 military records available for the last name Brighenti. For the veterans among your Brighenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brighenti lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brighenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brighenti in 1964 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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