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Brueman Family History

Brueman 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: Trueman, Brugman, Rudman, Brayman, Beeman, Bruen, Burman, Truman

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Where is the Brueman family from?

You can see how Brueman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brueman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brueman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Brueman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brueman 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 39 census records available for the last name Brueman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brueman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brueman. For the veterans among your Brueman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brueman 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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