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Brunas Family History

Brunas 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: Bruns, Bruna, Brun, Bras, Brus, Buras, Bouras, Brunet, Bruno, Brucks

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunas 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 Brunas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brunas. 100% of Brunas men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Brunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunas 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Brunas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brunas. For the veterans among your Brunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Brunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brunas in 1971 was 60, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunas 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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