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Brueggemeier Family History

Brueggemeier 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: Bredemeier, Broekemeier, Brueggemann, Burgmeier, Kreikemeier

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Where is the Brueggemeier family from?

You can see how Brueggemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueggemeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Brueggemeier families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Brueggemeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brueggemeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brueggemeier 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 Brueggemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brueggemeier. 60% of Brueggemeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Dairyfarmer
    40%

What Brueggemeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Brueggemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueggemeier 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Brueggemeier. 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 59 military records available for the last name Brueggemeier. For the veterans among your Brueggemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueggemeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brueggemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brueggemeier in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brueggemeier 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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