This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brunsing family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brunsing Family History

Brunsing 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: Bruning, Brunning, Brunson, Bunting, Rensing, Brining, Brauning

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brunsing family from?

You can see how Brunsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunsing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunsing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brunsing families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Brunsing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brunsing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunsing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Brunsing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Brunsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunsing census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Brunsing

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Brunsing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Brunsing immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Brunsing. For the veterans among your Brunsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brunsing military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brunsing family history

Discover More

What is the average Brunsing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Brunsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brunsing in 1962 was 74, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunsing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunsing 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brunsing family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial