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Bruyre Family History

Bruyre 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: Bruyere, Brue, Brule, Bruce, Bruse, Bruer, Brune, Brunke, Brusse

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Where is the Bruyre family from?

You can see how Bruyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruyre family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bruyre families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bruyre's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bruyre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruyre 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 32 census records available for the last name Bruyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruyre 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bruyre. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bruyre. For the veterans among your Bruyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruyre

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