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Bruges Family History

Bruges 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: Brus, Brue, Borges, Brager, Brule, Bruder, Brunger, Breger, Bruce

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Where is the Bruges family from?

You can see how Bruges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Bruges families living in Fife. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bruges's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bruges families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruges 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 628 census records available for the last name Bruges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruges 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Bruges. 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 92 military records available for the last name Bruges. For the veterans among your Bruges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruges lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Bruges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bruges in 1973 was 83, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruges 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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