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Bruenell Family History

Bruenell 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: Brunell, Bunnell, Brownell, Brunsell, Britnell, Burnell, Brumwell

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Where is the Bruenell family from?

You can see how Bruenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruenell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruenell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bruenell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruenell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bruenell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruenell 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 25 census records available for the last name Bruenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruenell 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bruenell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bruenell. For the veterans among your Bruenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruenell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Bruenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bruenell in 1966 was 74, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruenell 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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