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Bruc Family History

Bruc 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: Bruck, Brun, Brus, Brue, Bruce, Bru, Brum, Bruch, Brock, Buck

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Where is the Bruc family from?

You can see how Bruc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruc family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Bruc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bruc families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruc's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bruc families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bruc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruc 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Bruc. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bruc. For the veterans among your Bruc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Bruc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bruc in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruc 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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