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Brueno Family History

Brueno 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: Bruno, Bruen, Bueno, Brent, Brun, Brue, Gruen, Ruen, Bruin, Bruehl

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Where is the Brueno family from?

You can see how Brueno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueno family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brueno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brueno families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brueno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brueno families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Brueno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueno 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brueno. 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 Brueno. For the veterans among your Brueno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueno lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Brueno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brueno in 1966 was 61, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brueno 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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