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Bruhjell Family History

Bruhjell 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: Brunell, Brunsell, Brumwell, Brummell, Rundell, Trussell, Bridwell

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Where is the Bruhjell family from?

You can see how Bruhjell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruhjell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bruhjell family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruhjell's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Bruhjell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruhjell 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 Bruhjell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Wood Worker
    50%

What Bruhjell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Bruhjell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruhjell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bruhjell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bruhjell. For the veterans among your Bruhjell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruhjell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bruhjell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bruhjell in 1966 was 65, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruhjell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruhjell 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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