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Brugh Family History

Brugh Surname Meaning

English (Cumbria): variant of Brough.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brugh family from?

You can see how Brugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Brugh families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Brugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brugh families in 1891.
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What did your Brugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brugh. 100% of Brugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugh 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Brugh. 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 970 military records available for the last name Brugh. For the veterans among your Brugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugh lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Brugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brugh in 1941 was 25, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brugh 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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