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Brunier Family History

Brunier 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: Brunger, Brunner, Brunker, Bruner, Prunier, Bruster, Brander, Brenner

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Where is the Brunier family from?

You can see how Brunier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Brunier families living in Alberta. This was about 46% of all the recorded Brunier's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brunier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunier 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 Brunier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Supervisor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brunier. 100% of Brunier women worked as a Supervisor.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Supervisor
    100%

What Brunier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Brunier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunier 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Brunier. 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 60 military records available for the last name Brunier. For the veterans among your Brunier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Brunier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brunier in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunier 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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