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Brucke Family History

Brucke 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, Brucker, Bruce, Brucks, Brunke, Bruske, Bracke, Brecke, Brock

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Where is the Brucke family from?

You can see how Brucke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brucke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brucke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Brucke families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brucke's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Brucke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brucke 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 Brucke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brucke. 56% of Brucke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brucke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brucke were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Brucke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Brucke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brucke 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Brucke. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Brucke. For the veterans among your Brucke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brucke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brucke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brucke in 1965 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brucke 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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