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Bruecher Family History

Bruecher 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: Brecher, Becher, Brueckner, Bucher, Brucker, Bratcher, Buechler

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Where is the Bruecher family from?

You can see how Bruecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruecher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Bruecher families living in New York. This was about 68% of all the recorded Bruecher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bruecher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruecher 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 Bruecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agriculturist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruecher. 50% of Bruecher men worked as an Agriculturist.

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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

  • Agriculturist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bruecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Bruecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruecher 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Bruecher. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bruecher. For the veterans among your Bruecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruecher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bruecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bruecher in 1966 was 80, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruecher 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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