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Bruchman Family History

Bruchman 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: Bauchman, Bruckman, Brachman, Buchman, Brickman, Brugman, Buckman

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Where is the Bruchman family from?

You can see how Bruchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruchman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bruchman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Bruchman family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruchman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bruchman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruchman 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 Bruchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruchman. 22% of Bruchman men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Bruchman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruchman were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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

  • Machinist
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Bruchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruchman 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Bruchman. 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 372 military records available for the last name Bruchman. For the veterans among your Bruchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruchman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bruchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bruchman in 1962 was 47, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruchman 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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