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Brunk Family History

Brunk Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brunke.

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


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Where is the Brunk family from?

You can see how Brunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Brunk families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Brunk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brunk families in 1911.
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What did your Brunk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brunk. 59% of Brunk 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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Brunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunk 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 Brunk. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brunk. For the veterans among your Brunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunk lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Brunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brunk in 1946 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunk 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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