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Bruecke Family History

Bruecke 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: Brueske, Brecke, Brueck, Bruck, Brueckner, Brucker, Muecke, Bruce

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Where is the Bruecke family from?

You can see how Bruecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bruecke families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bruecke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bruecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruecke 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 Bruecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bruecke. 100% of Bruecke men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bruecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Bruecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruecke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bruecke. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bruecke. For the veterans among your Bruecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruecke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Bruecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bruecke in 1972 was 61, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruecke 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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