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Bruechner Family History

Bruechner Surname Meaning

German (Brüchner): topographic name derived from Middle High German bruoch ‘swamp’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bruechner family from?

You can see how Bruechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruechner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruechner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bruechner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruechner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bruechner families in 1880.
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What did your Bruechner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Professor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruechner. 50% of Bruechner men worked as a Professor.

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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

  • Professor
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Bruechner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Bruechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruechner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bruechner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bruechner. For the veterans among your Bruechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruechner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Bruechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bruechner in 1962 was 84, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruechner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruechner 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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