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Brg Family History

Brg Name 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: Berg, Borg, Burg, Bru, Bro, Beg, Bry, Barg, Big, Bard

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Where is the Brg family from?

You can see how Brg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brg family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brg's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Brg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brg. 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 Brg. For the veterans among your Brg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brg lifespan?

Average Brg life expectancy in 1980 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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