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Brulay Family History

Brulay 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: Bruley, Boulay, Brule, Bula, Braley, Buley, Bruha, Bray, Brumby

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Where is the Brulay family from?

You can see how Brulay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brulay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brulay family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brulay's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Brulay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brulay 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 51 census records available for the last name Brulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brulay 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Brulay. 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 68 military records available for the last name Brulay. For the veterans among your Brulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brulay lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Brulay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brulay in 1992 was 82, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brulay 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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