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Brudke Family History

Brudke 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: Brunke, Bruske, Budke, Bruck, Bridge, Brake, Budge, Brue, Brucker

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Where is the Brudke family from?

You can see how Brudke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brudke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brudke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brudke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brudke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brudke 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 6 census records available for the last name Brudke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brudke 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Brudke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brudke. For the veterans among your Brudke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brudke lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Brudke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brudke in 1993 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brudke 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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