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Bruns Family History

Bruns Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Brun

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


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Where is the Bruns family from?

You can see how Bruns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Bruns families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bruns's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bruns families in 1891.
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What did your Bruns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bruns. 100% of Bruns men worked as a Builders Labourer and 95% of Bruns 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Bruns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruns 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Bruns. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Bruns. For the veterans among your Bruns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruns lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bruns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bruns in 1944 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruns 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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