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Brugga Family History

Brugga 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: Brugge, Brugman, Brogna, Bugge, Brugger, Buggy, Bruha, Bragg, Brusca

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugga 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 Brugga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finnker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brugga. 100% of Brugga women worked as a Finnker.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finnker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Brugga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugga 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brugga. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brugga. For the veterans among your Brugga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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