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Bruaw Family History

Bruaw 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: Brush, Brust, Bruck, Bryan, Brow, Rua, Brun, Ruan, Bras, Brus

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Where is the Bruaw family from?

You can see how Bruaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bruaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bruaw families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bruaw's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bruaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruaw 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 Bruaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruaw. 38% of Bruaw men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bruaw women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Engineer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Bruaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Bruaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruaw 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bruaw. 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 83 military records available for the last name Bruaw. For the veterans among your Bruaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bruaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bruaw in 1965 was 70, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruaw 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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