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Brunnel Family History

Brunnel 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: Brunner, Brenner, Brandel, Arundel, Brunell, Brunger, Bunney, Brunet

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Where is the Brunnel family from?

You can see how Brunnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunnel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Brunnel family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunnel's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Brunnel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunnel 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 Brunnel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Brunnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunnel 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Brunnel. 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 78 military records available for the last name Brunnel. For the veterans among your Brunnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunnel lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Brunnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brunnel in 1994 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunnel 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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