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Brugg Family History

Brugg Surname 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: Bragg, Bugg, Rugg, Brugge, Brugh, Brush, Brust, Bruck, Brun, Burg

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Where is the Brugg family from?

You can see how Brugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brugg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Brugg families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brugg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brugg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brugg. 50% of Brugg men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Brugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugg 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Brugg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Brugg. For the veterans among your Brugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugg lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Brugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brugg in 1989 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brugg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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