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Brunau Family History

Brunau 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: Bruna, Bruneau, Brun, Brau, Brunet, Bruno, Brune, Brunke, Bruha

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Where is the Brunau family from?

You can see how Brunau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brunau families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunau's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brunau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunau 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 Brunau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Brunau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Brunau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunau 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brunau. 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 66 military records available for the last name Brunau. For the veterans among your Brunau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunau lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Brunau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brunau in 1986 was 71, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunau 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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