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Brudon Family History

Brudon Name 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: Bruton, Brydon, Brandon, Brun, Bouton, Budin, Bourdon, Ruden, Bruder

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Where is the Brudon family from?

You can see how Brudon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brudon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brudon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brudon family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brudon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brudon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brudon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brudon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brudon. 34% of Brudon men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Brudon women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brudon were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Brudon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brudon 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Brudon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Brudon. For the veterans among your Brudon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brudon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brudon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brudon in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

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