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Brueck Family History

Brueck Surname Meaning

German (Brück): see Bruck.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brueck family from?

You can see how Brueck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brueck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Brueck families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brueck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brueck families in 1880.
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What did your Brueck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brueck. 26% of Brueck men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brueck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brueck were Lithographer and Nurse.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Lithographer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%

What Brueck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brueck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueck 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Brueck. 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 468 military records available for the last name Brueck. For the veterans among your Brueck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueck lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brueck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brueck in 1950 was 21, and 85 in 2004.

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