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Braegelman Family History

Braegelman 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: Bregman, Brockelman, Creelman, Fliegelman, Siegelman, Bridgeman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braegelman 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 Braegelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braegelman. 100% of Braegelman men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Braegelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braegelman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Braegelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Braegelman. For the veterans among your Braegelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braegelman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Braegelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Braegelman in 1976 was 84, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braegelman 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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