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Brur Family History

Brur 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: Brun, Brus, Brue, Bru, Bruer, Bur, Brum, Bour, Bjur, Brar

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Where is the Brur family from?

You can see how Brur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Brur families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brur families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brur's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brur 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 70 census records available for the last name Brur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brur 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brur. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brur. For the veterans among your Brur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brur lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brur 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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