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Bruncan Family History

Bruncan 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: Duncan, Brugman, Brennan, Bunyan, Brunson, Branca, Brunton, Brunn

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Where is the Bruncan family from?

You can see how Bruncan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruncan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bruncan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Bruncan families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Bruncan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bruncan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruncan 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 136 census records available for the last name Bruncan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruncan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bruncan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bruncan. For the veterans among your Bruncan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruncan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruncan 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 Bruncan

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