This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brunelle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brunelle Family History

Brunelle Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Brunel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brunelle family from?

You can see how Brunelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Brunelle families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Brunelle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Brunelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunelle. 18% of Brunelle men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Brunelle women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunelle were Carpenter and Saleswoman.

View Census Data for Brunelle | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Saleswoman
    5%

What Brunelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Brunelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunelle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Brunelle

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brunelle. 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.

View all Brunelle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Brunelle. For the veterans among your Brunelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brunelle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brunelle family history

Discover More

What is the average Brunelle lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Brunelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brunelle in 1948 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunelle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brunelle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial