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Bruget Family History

Bruget 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: Brunet, Brust, Brue, Grumet, Bright, Brager, Brule, Bruder, Brunger

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Where is the Bruget family from?

You can see how Bruget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruget family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Bruget families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 59% of all the recorded Bruget's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bruget families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruget 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 Bruget ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Bruget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruget 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bruget. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bruget. For the veterans among your Bruget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruget lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bruget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bruget in 1957 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruget 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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