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Brunjes Family History

Brunjes Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian (Brünjes): patronymic from the personal name Brüni (see Bruning).

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


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Where is the Brunjes family from?

You can see how Brunjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunjes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Brunjes families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Brunjes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunjes families in 1891.
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What did your Brunjes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brunjes. 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 535 military records available for the last name Brunjes. For the veterans among your Brunjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunjes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brunjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brunjes in 1947 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunjes 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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