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Bruehan Family History

Bruehan 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: Trueman, Brugman, Buchan, Bruen, Crehan, Bruehl, Breihan, Behan

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Where is the Bruehan family from?

You can see how Bruehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bruehan families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bruehan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bruehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Bruehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruehan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bruehan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bruehan. For the veterans among your Bruehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruehan lifespan?

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