To find the common ancestor for all Bruggemans, Brugmans, Brughmans, Bruggemanns, Brüchmans, Broekmans, etc.! Using the results of various people in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and elswhere, we should be able to learn how far back we are all related and how distantly or closely we are related to each other. It may even put some people in touch with long-lost family!

One of the other benefits of joining a surname project is that you can have your DNA tested at a substantial discount!

We would welcome hearing from anyone with a related surname who wishes to receive further information.