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Bruggeling Family History

Bruggeling 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: Bruggeman, Bruening, Bruggink, Bruggemann, Frieling, Burling

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bruggeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruggeling 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Bruggeling. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Bruggeling. For the veterans among your Bruggeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruggeling lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Bruggeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bruggeling in 1980 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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