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Bruhnke Family History

Bruhnke 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: Brunke, Ruhnke, Brune, Brunker, Brunken, Boehnke, Brenke, Brueske

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Where is the Bruhnke family from?

You can see how Bruhnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruhnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruhnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bruhnke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bruhnke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bruhnke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruhnke 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 Bruhnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Assembling Dept were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruhnke. 60% of Bruhnke men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Bruhnke women worked as an Assembling Dept. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruhnke were Timekeeper and Seamstress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Timekeeper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembling Dept
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Bruhnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Bruhnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruhnke 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bruhnke. 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 133 military records available for the last name Bruhnke. For the veterans among your Bruhnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruhnke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bruhnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bruhnke in 1956 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruhnke 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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