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Brunagel Family History

Brunagel 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: Braunagel, Brunger, Brumage, Brundage, Krengel, Brager, Brandel

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Where is the Brunagel family from?

You can see how Brunagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunagel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brunagel families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brunagel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brunagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunagel 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 24 census records available for the last name Brunagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunagel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Brunagel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Brunagel. For the veterans among your Brunagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunagel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Brunagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brunagel in 1979 was 57, and 93 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunagel 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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