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Bruenning Family History

Bruenning Surname Meaning

North German (Brünning): see Brunning.

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


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Where is the Bruenning family from?

You can see how Bruenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruenning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruenning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bruenning families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bruenning's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bruenning families in 1880.
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What did your Bruenning ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bruenning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Bruenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruenning 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bruenning. 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 112 military records available for the last name Bruenning. For the veterans among your Bruenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruenning lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bruenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bruenning in 1960 was 43, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruenning 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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