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Bruden Family History

Bruden 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: Ruden, Bruder, Bruen, Breden, Bryden, Gruden, Braden, Broden, Cruden

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Where is the Bruden family from?

You can see how Bruden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bruden families living in Essex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bruden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bruden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruden 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 Bruden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bruden. 100% of Bruden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bruden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruden 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Bruden. 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 274 military records available for the last name Bruden. For the veterans among your Bruden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Bruden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bruden in 1953 was 53, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruden 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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