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Bruyr Family History

Bruyr 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: Bruer, Bruyn, Bauer, Brush, Brust, Bruck, Burr, Brun, Brus, Brue

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Where is the Bruyr family from?

You can see how Bruyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruyr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bruyr family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruyr's in USA. California had the highest population of Bruyr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruyr 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 54 census records available for the last name Bruyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruyr 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bruyr. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bruyr. For the veterans among your Bruyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruyr lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bruyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bruyr in 1968 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruyr 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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