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Brullen Family History

Brullen 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: Bullen, Mullen, Buller, Cullen, Brule, Bulley, Bruley, Bruen, Grullon

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Where is the Brullen family from?

You can see how Brullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brullen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brullen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brullen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brullen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brullen 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 Brullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brullen. 100% of Brullen men worked as a Farming.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Brullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brullen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brullen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brullen. For the veterans among your Brullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brullen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brullen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brullen

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