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Bruver Family History

Bruver 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: Bruder, Bruer, Bruner, Braver, Gruver, Cruver, Brumer, Bauer, Beaver

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Where is the Bruver family from?

You can see how Bruver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruver families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Bruver families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bruver's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bruver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bruver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruver. 34% of Bruver men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Bruver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruver were Farming and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Spinner
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Bruver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruver 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bruver. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bruver. For the veterans among your Bruver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruver lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Bruver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bruver in 1994 was 88, and 90 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruver 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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