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Bruey Family History

Bruey 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: Brue, Bruley, Bruen, Bruer, Brey, Cruey, Bruney, Bauer, Bury, Rey

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Where is the Bruey family from?

You can see how Bruey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bruey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Bruey families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bruey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruey 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 Bruey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruey. 39% of Bruey men worked as a Farming and 43% of Bruey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruey were Foreman and 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

  • Farming
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Bruey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruey 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bruey. 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 314 military records available for the last name Bruey. For the veterans among your Bruey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bruey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bruey in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruey 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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