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Brule Name Meaning

French (Brûlé): topographic name for someone living in a place cleared for use by burning, from Old French brusle ‘burnt’, past participle of brusler ‘to burn’. Some instances of the name may derive from the same word used with reference to disfigurement by burning, either accidentally or as a medieval ordeal or punishment. Compare Brent 3.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Brue, Bruse, Boule, Bruley, Rule, Bouie, Bruck, Brill, Brun, Belle

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Brule Family Origin

Where is the Brule family from?

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You can see how Brule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brule families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Brule families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brule's in the UK. Devon had the highest population of Brule families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brule surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Brule Family Occupations

What did your Brule ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brake Examiner L N Er and Drapers Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Brule. 34% of Brule women worked as a Drapers Assistant

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Brake Examiner L N Er
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Drapers Assistant
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Private Means
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Brule Historical Records

What Brule family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Brule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brule census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 895 immigration records available for the last name Brule. 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 Card

There are 950 military records available for the last name Brule. For the veterans among your Brule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Brule Life Expectancy

What is the average Brule lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brule in 1944 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brule

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brule 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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