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Bruten Family History

Bruten 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: Broten, Bruen, Bruton, Bruster, Rutten, Botten, Brun, Buren, Bouton

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Where is the Bruten family from?

You can see how Bruten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bruten families living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruten's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Bruten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruten 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 Bruten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bruten. 100% of Bruten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bruten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruten 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Bruten. 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 143 military records available for the last name Bruten. For the veterans among your Bruten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruten lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2000, in the United States, Bruten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bruten in 1948 was 27, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruten 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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