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Bruker Family History

Bruker 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: Brucker, Bruder, Bruer, Braker, Brunker, Breuker, Bruner, Buker

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Where is the Bruker family from?

You can see how Bruker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bruker families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bruker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bruker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruker 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 Bruker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruker. 39% of Bruker men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bruker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruker were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Nurse
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Bruker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruker 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Bruker. 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 290 military records available for the last name Bruker. For the veterans among your Bruker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bruker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bruker in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruker 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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