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Bruggermann Family History

Bruggermann 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: Bruggemann, Brueggemann, Bruggeman, Briggeman, Brueggeman, Buermann

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Where is the Bruggermann family from?

You can see how Bruggermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruggermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruggermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bruggermann families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bruggermann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bruggermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruggermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruggermann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bruggermann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Bruggermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruggermann 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bruggermann. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bruggermann. For the veterans among your Bruggermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruggermann lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Bruggermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bruggermann in 1985 was 76, and 81 in 1989.

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