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Bruger Family History

Bruger 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: Brager, Bruder, Brunger, Breger, Bruer, Brugger, Bruner, Kruger

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Where is the Bruger family from?

You can see how Bruger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Bruger families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Bruger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bruger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruger 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 Bruger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruger. 21% of Bruger men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Bruger women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruger were Machinist and Office Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%

What Bruger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bruger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruger 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Bruger. 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 570 military records available for the last name Bruger. For the veterans among your Bruger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Bruger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bruger in 1957 was 53, and 41 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruger 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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