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Brugere Family History

Brugere 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: Bruyere, Brager, Bruder, Brunger, Breger, Bruer, Brugger, Fougere

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Where is the Brugere family from?

You can see how Brugere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brugere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brugere families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brugere's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brugere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugere 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 Brugere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brugere. 50% of Brugere men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Brugere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Brugere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugere 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Brugere. 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 53 military records available for the last name Brugere. For the veterans among your Brugere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brugere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brugere in 1966 was 79, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brugere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brugere 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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