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Bruines Family History

Bruines 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: Brines, Bruins, Raines, Baines, Bines, Bruin, Brunet, Brune, Brunner

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Where is the Bruines family from?

You can see how Bruines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruines family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Bruines families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruines's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bruines families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bruines. 100% of Bruines men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Bruines women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bruines family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Bruines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruines 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bruines. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bruines. For the veterans among your Bruines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruines lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bruines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bruines in 1964 was 55, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruines 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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