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Bruener Family History

Bruener 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: Brunner, Bruner, Gruener, Brener, Bruster, Brueckner, Bradner

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Where is the Bruener family from?

You can see how Bruener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Bruener families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bruener's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bruener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruener 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 Bruener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruener. 100% of Bruener men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bruener women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bruener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Bruener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruener 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bruener. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bruener. For the veterans among your Bruener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruener lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bruener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bruener in 1966 was 66, and 104 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruener 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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