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Bruteau Family History

Bruteau 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: Buteau, Bruneau, Croteau, Pruneau, Brideau, Bureau, Barteau, Brusseau

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Where is the Bruteau family from?

You can see how Bruteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruteau family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Bruteau families living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruteau's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Bruteau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruteau 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 25 census records available for the last name Bruteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruteau 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bruteau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bruteau. For the veterans among your Bruteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruteau lifespan?

Average Bruteau life expectancy in 1996 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruteau 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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