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Bruttel Family History

Bruttel 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, Rutten, Butter, Bratten, Rutter, Blattel, Beutel, Rittel

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Where is the Bruttel family from?

You can see how Bruttel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruttel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruttel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bruttel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruttel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bruttel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruttel 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 93 census records available for the last name Bruttel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruttel 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 Bruttel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bruttel. For the veterans among your Bruttel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruttel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Bruttel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bruttel in 1976 was 89, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruttel 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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