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Bryggen Family History

Bryggen 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: Bryden, Brugger, Brogden, Brogren, Brueggen, Brydges, Brugge, Riggen

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Where is the Bryggen family from?

You can see how Bryggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryggen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bryggen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Bryggen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryggen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bryggen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryggen 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 18 census records available for the last name Bryggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryggen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bryggen. 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 Bryggen. For the veterans among your Bryggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryggen lifespan?

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