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Bruggner Family History

Bruggner 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: Brugger, Brunger, Bruckner, Brunner, Burgner, Bruegger, Bruner

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Where is the Bruggner family from?

You can see how Bruggner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruggner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruggner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bruggner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruggner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bruggner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Bruggner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruggner 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bruggner. 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 144 military records available for the last name Bruggner. For the veterans among your Bruggner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruggner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bruggner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bruggner in 1967 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruggner 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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