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Bruggert Family History

Bruggert 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: Brugger, Brunger, Bruegger, Burgert, Brugge, Riggert, Ruggeri

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Where is the Bruggert family from?

You can see how Bruggert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruggert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruggert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bruggert families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bruggert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bruggert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruggert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Bruggert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruggert 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Bruggert. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bruggert. For the veterans among your Bruggert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruggert lifespan?

Average Bruggert life expectancy in 2000 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruggert 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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