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Bruttan Family History

Bruttan 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: Ruttan, Brittan, Rutten, Bratton, Bratten, Brugman, Butman, Brotman

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Where is the Bruttan family from?

You can see how Bruttan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruttan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1841. The most Bruttan families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Bruttan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruttan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bruttan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruttan 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 24 census records available for the last name Bruttan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruttan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bruttan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bruttan. For the veterans among your Bruttan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruttan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Bruttan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bruttan in 1983 was 96, and 91 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruttan 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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