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Brugner Family History

Brugner 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: Brunner, Brugger, Bruner, Brigner, Bruster, Bradner, Brenner, Brauner

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Where is the Brugner family from?

You can see how Brugner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brugner families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brugner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brugner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugner 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 96 census records available for the last name Brugner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugner 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Brugner. 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 39 military records available for the last name Brugner. For the veterans among your Brugner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1968, in the United States, Brugner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Brugner in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brugner 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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