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Brunza Family History

Brunza 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: Brunz, Bruna, Brun, Buza, Brunet, Bruno, Brune, Brenna, Bunda, Brunke

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Where is the Brunza family from?

You can see how Brunza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brunza families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brunza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brunza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunza 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 68 census records available for the last name Brunza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunza 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brunza. 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 35 military records available for the last name Brunza. For the veterans among your Brunza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunza lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brunza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brunza in 1962 was 71, and 48 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunza 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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