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Bruggman Family History

Bruggman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Brugman or Bruggeman cognates of 1 above. Americanized form of Swiss German Bruggmann ‘bridge keeper’.

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


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Where is the Bruggman family from?

You can see how Bruggman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruggman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruggman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bruggman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruggman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bruggman families in 1891.
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What did your Bruggman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruggman. 41% of Bruggman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bruggman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruggman were Mechanic and Bindery Worker.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Bindery Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruggman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruggman 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Bruggman. 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 191 military records available for the last name Bruggman. For the veterans among your Bruggman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruggman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bruggman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bruggman in 1950 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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