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Brueggman Family History

Brueggman Name 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: Brueggeman, Bruggman, Brugman, Bregman, Brueggemann, Bruggeman

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Where is the Brueggman family from?

You can see how Brueggman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueggman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brueggman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Brueggman families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brueggman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brueggman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brueggman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brueggman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brueggman. 25% of Brueggman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Brueggman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brueggman were Auto Mechanic and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Auto Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
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Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Brueggman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueggman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brueggman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Brueggman. For the veterans among your Brueggman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueggman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Brueggman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brueggman in 1958 was 54, and 74 in 2003.

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