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Bruenig Family History

Bruenig 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: Bruening, Bruen, Breig, Breunig, Bruning, Boenig, Buening, Bruni

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Where is the Bruenig family from?

You can see how Bruenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruenig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruenig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bruenig families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bruenig's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Bruenig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruenig 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 Bruenig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruenig. 100% of Bruenig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruenig women worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Bruenig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Bruenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruenig 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Bruenig. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bruenig. For the veterans among your Bruenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruenig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bruenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bruenig in 1965 was 62, and 18 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruenig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruenig 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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