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Brunsten Family History

Brunsten 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: Bruster, Brunson, Brunton, Rusten, Bunten, Brunken, Brunsman

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Where is the Brunsten family from?

You can see how Brunsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunsten families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Brunsten family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunsten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunsten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Brunsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunsten 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Brunsten. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brunsten. For the veterans among your Brunsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunsten lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Brunsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brunsten in 1989 was 74, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunsten 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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