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Early Origins of the Brueggen family

The surname Brueggen was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Brueggen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brueggen research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1525, 1569, 1647 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Brueggen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brueggen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bruggen, Brugghen, Bruggere, Brugglire and others.

Early Notables of the Brueggen family

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United States Brueggen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Brueggen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Baroninv Brueggen, aged 48, originally from Gottingen, arrived in New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" from Bremen, Germany 1
  • Edgard Brueggen, aged 59, originally from Rega, Russia, arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Kronprinz Wilhelm" from Bremen, Germany 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Brueggen (post 1700) +

  • Lou Brueggen, American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Dayton, Kentucky, 1968-70; Defeated, 1969 2


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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