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Bruem Family History

Bruem 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: Brue, Bruen, Bruer, Brum, Brumm, Brem, Bauer, Brush, Baum, Brust

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Where is the Bruem family from?

You can see how Bruem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruem family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bruem family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruem's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bruem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruem 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 120 census records available for the last name Bruem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruem 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bruem. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bruem. For the veterans among your Bruem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruem lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruem 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruem

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