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Brunkhorst Family History

Brunkhorst Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from a place called Brunkhorst a cognate of the Dutch name Bronkhorst.

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


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Where is the Brunkhorst family from?

You can see how Brunkhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunkhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunkhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Brunkhorst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunkhorst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunkhorst families in 1891.
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What did your Brunkhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunkhorst. 58% of Brunkhorst men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brunkhorst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunkhorst were Machinist and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Servant
    23%

What Brunkhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brunkhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunkhorst 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Brunkhorst. 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 470 military records available for the last name Brunkhorst. For the veterans among your Brunkhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunkhorst lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Brunkhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brunkhorst in 1946 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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