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Brubakken Family History

Brubakken 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: Brubaker, Bracken, Bakken, Brakke, Brunken, Brekken, Brubacher, Brake

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Where is the Brubakken family from?

You can see how Brubakken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brubakken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brubakken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brubakken families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brubakken's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brubakken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brubakken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brubakken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brubakken. 100% of Brubakken men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Brubakken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Brubakken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brubakken 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brubakken. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brubakken. For the veterans among your Brubakken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brubakken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brubakken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brubakken in 1963 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brubakken 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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