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Brugeman Family History

Brugeman 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: Brugman, Bruggeman, Bruggman, Trueman, Bregman, Boughman, Krugman

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Where is the Brugeman family from?

You can see how Brugeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brugeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brugeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brugeman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brugeman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brugeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brugeman 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 Brugeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Brugeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Brugeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brugeman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Brugeman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brugeman. For the veterans among your Brugeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brugeman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Brugeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brugeman in 1965 was 67, and 76 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brugeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brugeman 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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