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Brunick Family History

Brunick Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Brünig or perhaps of its very rare variant Brunik variants of Brüning (see Bruning ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bernick, Bresnick, Bruning, Renick, Brick, Kranick, Bruck, Bennick

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Where is the Brunick family from?

You can see how Brunick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brunick families living in Norfolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brunick's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Brunick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunick 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 Brunick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunick. 38% of Brunick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brunick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunick were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brunick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunick 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Brunick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 375 military records available for the last name Brunick. For the veterans among your Brunick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brunick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brunick in 1964 was 82, and 34 in 2004.

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