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Brunter Family History

Brunter 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, Brunger, Brunner, Brunker, Bruner, Butter, Brander, Brenner

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Where is the Brunter family from?

You can see how Brunter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brunter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunter 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 218 census records available for the last name Brunter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunter 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Brunter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brunter. For the veterans among your Brunter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunter lifespan?

Average Brunter life expectancy in 1967 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunter 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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