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Brugle Family History

Brugle 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: Brule, Brugge, Bogle, Brue, Beagle, Rule, Bruce, Bruley, Ruble, Bruse

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Where is the Brugle family from?

You can see how Brugle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brugle families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brugle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Brugle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugle 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 60 census records available for the last name Brugle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugle 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brugle. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brugle. For the veterans among your Brugle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugle lifespan?

Average Brugle life expectancy in 1988 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brugle 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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