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Bruis Family History

Bruis 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: Brus, Buis, Bruin, Kruis, Bruss, Bruns, Gruis, Ruis, Brais, Bruins

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Where is the Bruis family from?

You can see how Bruis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bruis family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bruis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruis 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 172 census records available for the last name Bruis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruis 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Bruis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bruis. For the veterans among your Bruis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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