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Brunow Family History

Brunow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from one of four places in eastern Germany named Brunow for example in Pomerania and Mecklenburg.

Alternatively, it may also be derived from Brunau near Saarbrücken.

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


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Where is the Brunow family from?

You can see how Brunow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Brunow families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brunow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brunow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunow 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 Brunow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunow. 24% of Brunow men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Brunow women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunow were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brunow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunow 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Brunow. 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 453 military records available for the last name Brunow. For the veterans among your Brunow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brunow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brunow in 1956 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunow 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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