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Brunkhurst Family History

Brunkhurst 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: Brunkhorst, Bringhurst, Bronkhorst, Blackhurst, Broadhurst

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Where is the Brunkhurst family from?

You can see how Brunkhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunkhurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunkhurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brunkhurst families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brunkhurst's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Brunkhurst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Brunkhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunkhurst 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brunkhurst. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brunkhurst. For the veterans among your Brunkhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunkhurst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Brunkhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brunkhurst in 1966 was 70, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunkhurst 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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