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Brudey Family History

Brudey 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: Bruder, Bruley, Bruney, Brue, Brule, Ruden, Braley, Bruce, Bradley

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Where is the Brudey family from?

You can see how Brudey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brudey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brudey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brudey family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brudey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brudey families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Brudey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brudey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brudey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brudey. For the veterans among your Brudey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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