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Bruggemeyer Family History

Bruggemeyer 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: Rustemeyer, Buddemeyer, Eggemeyer, Bredemeyer, Bredemeier, Brugger

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Where is the Bruggemeyer family from?

You can see how Bruggemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruggemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruggemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Bruggemeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bruggemeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bruggemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruggemeyer 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 Bruggemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bruggemeyer. 100% of Bruggemeyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bruggemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Bruggemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruggemeyer 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bruggemeyer. 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 123 military records available for the last name Bruggemeyer. For the veterans among your Bruggemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruggemeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bruggemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bruggemeyer in 1964 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruggemeyer 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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