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Brunmeier Family History

Brunmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brunnmeier distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm lay by a spring from Middle High German brun(ne) ‘spring’.

The surname Brunmeier is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Brunmeier family from?

You can see how Brunmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunmeier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brunmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brunmeier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunmeier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunmeier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunmeier 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 Brunmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunmeier. 35% of Brunmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brunmeier women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Help
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Brunmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Brunmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunmeier 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Brunmeier. 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 153 military records available for the last name Brunmeier. For the veterans among your Brunmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brunmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brunmeier in 1964 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunmeier 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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