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Brueggen Name Meaning

German (Brüggen): habitational name from any of several minor places so named.

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


Similar surnames: Bruegger, Brugger, Breden, Braeger, Bugge, Heggen, Bergen, Eggen

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Where is the Brueggen family from?

You can see how Brueggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueggen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brueggen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Brueggen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brueggen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brueggen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brueggen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brueggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brueggen. 64% of Brueggen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brueggen women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Brueggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueggen 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Brueggen. 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 133 military records available for the last name Brueggen. For the veterans among your Brueggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueggen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brueggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brueggen in 1960 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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