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Brueckmann Family History

Brueckmann 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: Boeckmann, Brockmann, Bruckman, Beckmann, Brackmann, Brickman

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Where is the Brueckmann family from?

You can see how Brueckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueckmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brueckmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brueckmann family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brueckmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brueckmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brueckmann 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 Brueckmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brueckmann. 43% of Brueckmann men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Brueckmann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brueckmann were Cooper and Tailoress.

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Cooper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Tailoress
    50%

What Brueckmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Brueckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueckmann 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Brueckmann. 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 85 military records available for the last name Brueckmann. For the veterans among your Brueckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueckmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brueckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brueckmann in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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