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Brugger Family History

Brugger Surname Meaning

North German (Brügger) and South German: occupational name for a bridge keeper, paver, or road builder (see Bruegger compare Brucker).

South German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Brugg or Bruck in Bavaria and Austria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brugger family from?

You can see how Brugger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brugger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Brugger families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brugger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brugger families in 1911.
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What did your Brugger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brugger. 60% of Brugger men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brugger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brugger. For the veterans among your Brugger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Brugger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brugger in 1943 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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