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Brugsch Family History

Brugsch 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: Bruesch, Brush, Bursch, Ruesch, Rusch, Krutsch, Busch, Bruch, Brusca

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Where is the Brugsch family from?

You can see how Brugsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brugsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brugsch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brugsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brugsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugsch 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 7 census records available for the last name Brugsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugsch 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brugsch. 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 military records available for the last name Brugsch. For the veterans among your Brugsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugsch lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Brugsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brugsch in 1996 was 88, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brugsch 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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