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Brunsfield Family History

Brunsfield 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: Bransfield, Brinsfield, Dransfield, Brassfield, Brumfield, Brasfield

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Where is the Brunsfield family from?

You can see how Brunsfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunsfield family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunsfield families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Brunsfield families living in Angus. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brunsfield's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Brunsfield families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunsfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Brunsfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunsfield 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brunsfield. 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 35 military records available for the last name Brunsfield. For the veterans among your Brunsfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunsfield lifespan?

Average Brunsfield life expectancy in 1979 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunsfield 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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