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Bruehn Family History

Bruehn 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: Bruen, Bruehl, Bruhn, Brush, Brun, Brue, Gruen, Brehm, Kuehn, Ruen

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Where is the Bruehn family from?

You can see how Bruehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruehn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bruehn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruehn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bruehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruehn 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 34 census records available for the last name Bruehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruehn 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 Bruehn. 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 Bruehn. For the veterans among your Bruehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruehn lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Bruehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bruehn in 1984 was 79, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruehn 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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