This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brungardt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brungardt Family History

Brungardt Surname Meaning

German: from an early medieval personal name (presumably Brungard) formed with Old High German Old Saxon brūn ‘brown’.

It combines the elements brūn, meaning ‘brown’, and gart, which translates to ‘fence enclosure’.

This name likely indicated a person associated with a brown-colored enclosure or a protective area.

The name's formation reflects the linguistic roots and cultural significance in early medieval German society.

Such names were often descriptive and indicative of physical characteristics or geographical features.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brungardt family from?

You can see how Brungardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brungardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brungardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brungardt family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Brungardt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brungardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brungardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Brungardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brungardt. 52% of Brungardt men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Brungardt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brungardt were Clerk and Maid.

View Census Data for Brungardt | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Maid
    8%

What Brungardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brungardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brungardt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Brungardt

Passenger Lists

There are 244 immigration records available for the last name Brungardt. 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.

View all Brungardt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 335 military records available for the last name Brungardt. For the veterans among your Brungardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brungardt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brungardt family history

Discover More

What is the average Brungardt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Brungardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brungardt in 1951 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brungardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brungardt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brungardt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial