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Brunskell Family History

Brunskell 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: Brunsell, Brunskill, Brunell, Rundell, Trussell, Russell, Bursell

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Where is the Brunskell family from?

You can see how Brunskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunskell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Brunskell families living in Westmorland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brunskell's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Brunskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunskell 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 Brunskell ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Gardener Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brunskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Brunskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunskell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Brunskell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brunskell. For the veterans among your Brunskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunskell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunskell

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