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Bruich Family History

Bruich 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: Bruch, Brich, Broich, Rich, Brick, Brush, Bruck, Burich, Buch, Brach

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Where is the Bruich family from?

You can see how Bruich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bruich families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bruich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruich 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 Bruich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruich. 34% of Bruich men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

What Bruich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bruich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruich 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bruich. 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 82 military records available for the last name Bruich. For the veterans among your Bruich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bruich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bruich in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruich 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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