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Bruik Family History

Bruik 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: Bruck, Bruin, Brunk, Brock, Buck, Brick, Brush, Brust, Brun, Brus

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Where is the Bruik family from?

You can see how Bruik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruik family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bruik families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bruik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bruik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Bruik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruik 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bruik. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bruik. For the veterans among your Bruik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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