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Breggeman Family History

Breggeman 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: Bruggeman, Briggeman, Brueggeman, Bregman, Brueggemann, Bridgeman

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Where is the Breggeman family from?

You can see how Breggeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breggeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breggeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Breggeman families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Breggeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Breggeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breggeman 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 84 census records available for the last name Breggeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breggeman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Breggeman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Breggeman. For the veterans among your Breggeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breggeman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Breggeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Breggeman in 1976 was 90, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breggeman 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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