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Bruka Family History

Bruka 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: Bruha, Bruna, Brush, Brust, Buda, Bruck, Brake, Rua, Brun, Brus

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Where is the Bruka family from?

You can see how Bruka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bruka families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bruka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bruka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruka 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 Bruka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruka. 67% of Bruka men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Bruka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruka 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bruka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bruka. For the veterans among your Bruka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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