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Bruchan Family History

Bruchan 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: Buchan, Truchan, Brugman, Breihan, Bruha, Bruch, Buchen, Suchan

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Where is the Bruchan family from?

You can see how Bruchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruchan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruchan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bruchan families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bruchan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bruchan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruchan 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 Bruchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils D Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bruchan. 100% of Bruchan men worked as a Fils D Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Fils D Cultivateur
    100%

What Bruchan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Bruchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruchan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bruchan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bruchan. For the veterans among your Bruchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruchan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bruchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bruchan in 1962 was 65, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruchan 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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