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Brunsted Family History

Brunsted 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: Bruster, Brustad, Bronstad, Branstad, Braisted, Brust, Bronte

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Where is the Brunsted family from?

You can see how Brunsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunsted family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Brunsted family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunsted's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brunsted families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunsted 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 63 census records available for the last name Brunsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunsted 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brunsted. 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 134 military records available for the last name Brunsted. For the veterans among your Brunsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunsted lifespan?

Average Brunsted life expectancy in 1999 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunsted 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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