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Brunelli Family History

Brunelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Bruno.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brunelli family from?

You can see how Brunelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brunelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brunelli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunelli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brunelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunelli 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 Brunelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunelli. 32% of Brunelli men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Brunelli women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunelli were Clerk and Tailors Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Tailors Helper
    12%

What Brunelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brunelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brunelli. 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 738 military records available for the last name Brunelli. For the veterans among your Brunelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brunelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brunelli in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunelli 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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