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Bruell Family History

Bruell Surname Meaning

see Brewell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bruell family from?

You can see how Bruell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bruell families living in Manitoba. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bruell's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Bruell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruell 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 Bruell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruell. 30% of Bruell men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Bruell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruell were Clerk and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Bruell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruell 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Bruell. 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 157 military records available for the last name Bruell. For the veterans among your Bruell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Bruell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bruell in 1952 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruell 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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