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Brukins Family History

Brukins 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: Bruins, Bruin, Boykins, Burkins, Brookins, Bruns, Bruning, Lukins

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Where is the Brukins family from?

You can see how Brukins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brukins family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Brukins families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brukins's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Brukins families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brukins 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 19 census records available for the last name Brukins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brukins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brukins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brukins. For the veterans among your Brukins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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