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Brunst Family History

Brunst 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: Brust, Brunet, Bruns, Brunot, Brunt, Grunst, Brush, Kunst, Bunt

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Where is the Brunst family from?

You can see how Brunst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brunst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Brunst families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brunst's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brunst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunst 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 Brunst ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brunst. 100% of Brunst 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Brunst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunst 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Brunst. 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 381 military records available for the last name Brunst. For the veterans among your Brunst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brunst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brunst in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunst 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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