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Brueggeman Family History

Brueggeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brüggemann (see Brueggemann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brueggeman family from?

You can see how Brueggeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueggeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brueggeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 32 Brueggeman families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Brueggeman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brueggeman families in 1880.
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What did your Brueggeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brueggeman. 23% of Brueggeman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Brueggeman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brueggeman were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Brueggeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brueggeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueggeman 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Brueggeman. 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 710 military records available for the last name Brueggeman. For the veterans among your Brueggeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueggeman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Brueggeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brueggeman in 1946 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brueggeman 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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