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Brunett Family History

Brunett Surname Meaning

Variant of Brunette a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Brunett family from?

You can see how Brunett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Brunett families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Brunett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunett 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 Brunett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brunett. 100% of Brunett 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%

What Brunett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Brunett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunett 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Brunett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brunett. For the veterans among your Brunett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Brunett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brunett in 1954 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunett 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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