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Brunn Family History

Brunn Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Brunn (‘spring well’) or a topographic name with the same meaning.

Swedish: ornamental name from brunn ‘well spring’.

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


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Where is the Brunn family from?

You can see how Brunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Brunn families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brunn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunn families in 1891.
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What did your Brunn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brunn. 100% of Brunn men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 69% of Brunn 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

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Brunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunn 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Brunn. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Brunn. For the veterans among your Brunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brunn in 1945 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunn 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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