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Brukston Family History

Brukston 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: Burston, Ruston, Brunson, Bruton, Brunton, Bronston, Bankston

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Where is the Brukston family from?

You can see how Brukston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brukston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brukston family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Brukston's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Brukston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Brukston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brukston 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 Brukston. 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 Brukston. For the veterans among your Brukston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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