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Bruedigan Family History

Bruedigan 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: Bradigan, Brodigan, Radigan, Bredin, Breihan, Brannigan, Redican

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Where is the Bruedigan family from?

You can see how Bruedigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruedigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bruedigan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruedigan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bruedigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruedigan 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 34 census records available for the last name Bruedigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruedigan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bruedigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Bruedigan. For the veterans among your Bruedigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruedigan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Bruedigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bruedigan in 1972 was 54, and 71 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruedigan 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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