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Bruine Family History

Bruine 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, Brune, Brine, Bruins, Raine, Brun, Bourne, Brice, Grine, Brue

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Where is the Bruine family from?

You can see how Bruine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bruine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Bruine families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruine's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Bruine families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruine 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 Bruine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruine. 72% of Bruine men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruine women worked as a Stitcher.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Bruine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Bruine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruine 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Bruine. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bruine. For the veterans among your Bruine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruine lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Bruine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bruine in 1973 was 71, and 95 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruine 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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