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Brubacker Family History

Brubacker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Brubacher.

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


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Where is the Brubacker family from?

You can see how Brubacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brubacker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brubacker families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 73 Brubacker families living in Ontario. This was about 99% of all the recorded Brubacker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brubacker families in 1911.
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What did your Brubacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brubacker. 100% of Brubacker men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Brubacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brubacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brubacker 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Brubacker. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Brubacker. For the veterans among your Brubacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brubacker lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Brubacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brubacker in 1981 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brubacker 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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