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Bruun Family History

Bruun Surname Meaning

Scandinavian (mainly Danish): variant of Brun

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


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Where is the Bruun family from?

You can see how Bruun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Bruun family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruun's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bruun families in 1881.
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What did your Bruun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bruun. 100% of Bruun 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruun 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bruun. 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 476 military records available for the last name Bruun. For the veterans among your Bruun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruun lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bruun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bruun in 1959 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruun 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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