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Bruington Family History

Bruington Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Brewington. This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bruington family from?

You can see how Bruington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Bruington families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bruington's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bruington families in 1891.
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What did your Bruington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bruington. 100% of Bruington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bruington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruington 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bruington. 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 305 military records available for the last name Bruington. For the veterans among your Bruington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruington lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bruington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bruington in 1962 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruington 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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