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Brunker Family History

Brunker Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland-Palatinate; mainly Brünker): habitational name for someone from Brunken in Rhineland-Palatinate.

English: variant of Brunger.

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


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Where is the Brunker family from?

You can see how Brunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brunker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Brunker families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Brunker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunker families in 1891.
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What did your Brunker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brunker. 28% of Brunker men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 76% of Brunker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunker were Railway Clerk and Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    28%
  • School Master
    19%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Railway Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Secretary
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunker 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Brunker. 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 Brunker. For the veterans among your Brunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brunker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brunker in 1953 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunker 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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