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Brgg Family History

Brgg 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, Bigg, Begg, Bagg, Berg, Fogg, Brow, Dagg, Borg

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Where is the Brgg family from?

You can see how Brgg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brgg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brgg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Brgg family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brgg's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Brgg families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brgg 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 Brgg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brgg. 100% of Brgg 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Brgg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brgg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brgg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brgg. For the veterans among your Brgg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brgg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brgg 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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