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Bruecken Family History

Bruecken 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: Bracken, Brueckner, Brucker, Buecker, Broeckel, Brunken, Breckon

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Where is the Bruecken family from?

You can see how Bruecken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruecken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bruecken families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bruecken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bruecken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruecken 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 84 census records available for the last name Bruecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruecken 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bruecken. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bruecken. For the veterans among your Bruecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruecken lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bruecken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bruecken in 1960 was 58, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruecken 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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