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Brunsell Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name probably from the placename element brunn ‘well’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius with intrusive -s- for euphony.

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


Similar surnames: Rundell, Brandel, Brunell, Russell, Brunsman, Brasel, Munsell, Unsell

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Where is the Brunsell family from?

You can see how Brunsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Brunsell families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Brunsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brunsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brunsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunsell. 45% of Brunsell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brunsell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunsell were Sander and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Sander
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brunsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunsell 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Brunsell. 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 199 military records available for the last name Brunsell. For the veterans among your Brunsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunsell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brunsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brunsell in 1958 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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