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Brugler Family History

Brugler 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, Bruster, Butler, Buller, Brager, Brucker, Brule, Baumler

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Where is the Brugler family from?

You can see how Brugler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brugler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brugler family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Brugler's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Brugler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugler 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 Brugler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brugler. 29% of Brugler 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
    29%
  • Owner Operator
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Accountant
    10%

What Brugler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brugler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugler 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Brugler. 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 328 military records available for the last name Brugler. For the veterans among your Brugler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brugler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brugler in 1962 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brugler 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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