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Bruggemeier Family History

Bruggemeier 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: Bredemeier, Burgmeier, Brunmeier, Bultemeier, Broekemeier, Brugger

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Where is the Bruggemeier family from?

You can see how Bruggemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruggemeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bruggemeier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruggemeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bruggemeier families in 1920.
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What did your Bruggemeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Bruggemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruggemeier 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bruggemeier. 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 95 military records available for the last name Bruggemeier. For the veterans among your Bruggemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruggemeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bruggemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bruggemeier in 1966 was 88, and 41 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruggemeier 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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