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Brueggmann Family History

Brueggmann 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: Brueggemann, Bruggemann, Brueggeman, Bruggman, Brugman, Bregman

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Where is the Brueggmann family from?

You can see how Brueggmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueggmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brueggmann families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brueggmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brueggmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brueggmann 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 Brueggmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brueggmann. 67% of Brueggmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brueggmann women worked as a Farm Labor.

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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
    67%
  • Guide
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Brueggmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Brueggmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueggmann 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Brueggmann. 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 27 military records available for the last name Brueggmann. For the veterans among your Brueggmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueggmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Brueggmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brueggmann in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brueggmann 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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