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Verbrugge Family History

Verbrugge Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: shortened form of Van der Brugge a topographic name for someone who lived near a bridge Dutch brug(ge) ‘bridge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Verbrugge family from?

You can see how Verbrugge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verbrugge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Verbrugge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Verbrugge families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Verbrugge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Verbrugge families in 1891.
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What did your Verbrugge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Verbrugge. 100% of Verbrugge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verbrugge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verbrugge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Verbrugge. 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 172 military records available for the last name Verbrugge. For the veterans among your Verbrugge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verbrugge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Verbrugge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Verbrugge in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verbrugge 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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