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Bruebaker Family History

Bruebaker 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: Brubaker, Crumbaker, Breaker, Brewbaker, Brushaber, Brueckner

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Where is the Bruebaker family from?

You can see how Bruebaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruebaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruebaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bruebaker families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruebaker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bruebaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruebaker 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 Bruebaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruebaker. 39% of Bruebaker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruebaker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bruebaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Bruebaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruebaker 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bruebaker. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bruebaker. For the veterans among your Bruebaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruebaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bruebaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bruebaker in 1965 was 48, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruebaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruebaker 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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