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Bruerton Family History

Bruerton Surname Meaning

variant of Brereton; compare Brewerton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bruerton family from?

You can see how Bruerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Bruerton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bruerton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bruerton families in 1891.
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What did your Bruerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bruerton. 100% of Bruerton men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Bruerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Millinery Specialist
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruerton 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Bruerton. 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 74 military records available for the last name Bruerton. For the veterans among your Bruerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruerton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bruerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bruerton in 1966 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruerton 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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