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Bruins Family History

Bruins Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Bruin.

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


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Where is the Bruins family from?

You can see how Bruins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bruins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bruins families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruins's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Bruins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruins 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 Bruins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bruins. 100% of Bruins men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Bruins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    100%

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 Bruins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bruins. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bruins. For the veterans among your Bruins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruins lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bruins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bruins in 1953 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruins 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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