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Bruvelis Family History

Bruvelis 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: Bullis, Brunell, Velis, Ruelas, Reveles, Bevels, Brunelli, Brunelle

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Bruvelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruvelis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bruvelis. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bruvelis. For the veterans among your Bruvelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruvelis lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Bruvelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bruvelis in 2000 was 97, and 69 in 2002.

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