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Bruhne Family History

Bruhne 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: Brune, Bruhns, Bruhn, Brun, Bourne, Brue, Brule, Bruin, Bruce, Brunet

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Where is the Bruhne family from?

You can see how Bruhne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruhne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruhne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bruhne families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bruhne's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bruhne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruhne 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 95 census records available for the last name Bruhne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruhne 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bruhne. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bruhne. For the veterans among your Bruhne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruhne lifespan?

Average Bruhne life expectancy in 1986 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruhne 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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