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Bruile Family History

Bruile 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: Brule, Brill, Brice, Brue, Rule, Bruin, Guile, Bruce, Bruley, Ruble

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Where is the Bruile family from?

You can see how Bruile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruile family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bruile families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bruile's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bruile families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruile 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 Bruile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruile. 100% of Bruile men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Bruile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruile 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bruile. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bruile. For the veterans among your Bruile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruile lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Bruile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bruile in 1970 was 78, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruile 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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