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Brutigam Family History

Brutigam 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: Brautigam, Brautigan, Ratigan, Brigham, Bradigan, Brodigan, Artiga

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Where is the Brutigam family from?

You can see how Brutigam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brutigam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brutigam families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Brutigam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brutigam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Brutigam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brutigam 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brutigam. 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 37 military records available for the last name Brutigam. For the veterans among your Brutigam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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