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Bruina Family History

Bruina 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: Bruin, Bruna, Bruins, Brun, Brink, Brin, Bina, Brogna, Bruno, Reina

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Where is the Bruina family from?

You can see how Bruina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruina family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bruina family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bruina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruina 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 13 census records available for the last name Bruina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruina 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bruina. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bruina. For the veterans among your Bruina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Bruina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bruina in 1964 was 59, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruina 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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