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Brightsman Family History

Brightsman 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: Wrightsman, Brightman, Brighton, Wightman, Lightman, Brigman

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Where is the Brightsman family from?

You can see how Brightsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brightsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brightsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Brightsman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Brightsman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brightsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brightsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brightsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brightsman. 75% of Brightsman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Brightsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brightsman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brightsman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Brightsman. For the veterans among your Brightsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brightsman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Brightsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brightsman in 1968 was 85, and 65 in 2000.

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