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Brugh Name Meaning

English (Cumbria): variant of Brough .

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


Similar surnames: Rugh, Bough, Brough, Krugh, Prugh, Bush, Pough, Brush, Bouch, Peugh

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Where is the Brugh family from?

You can see how Brugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Brugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brugh. 30% of Brugh men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Brugh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brugh were Farming and House Work. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • House Work
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugh 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Brugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 970 military records available for the last name Brugh. For the veterans among your Brugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugh lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Brugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brugh in 1941 was 25, and 84 in 2004.

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