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Brunar Family History

Brunar 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: Bruner, Bruna, Brun, Bonar, Brauner, Bruder, Brunger, Brunet, Bodnar

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Where is the Brunar family from?

You can see how Brunar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brunar family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunar's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brunar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunar 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 147 census records available for the last name Brunar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunar 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brunar. 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 53 military records available for the last name Brunar. For the veterans among your Brunar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Brunar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brunar in 1975 was 72, and 66 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunar 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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