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Bruedigam Family History

Bruedigam 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: Bradigan, Brautigam, Brodigan, Ruediger, Brundige, Radigan, Buendia

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Where is the Bruedigam family from?

You can see how Bruedigam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruedigam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bruedigam families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bruedigam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bruedigam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruedigam 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 Bruedigam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruedigam. 100% of Bruedigam men worked as a Farming and 100% of Bruedigam women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Bruedigam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Bruedigam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruedigam 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bruedigam. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bruedigam. For the veterans among your Bruedigam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruedigam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bruedigam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bruedigam in 1970 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruedigam 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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