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Bruecks Family History

Bruecks 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: Brucks, Brueck, Bruck, Brocks, Trucks, Breck, Brubeck, Becks, Brueske

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Where is the Bruecks family from?

You can see how Bruecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruecks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bruecks family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bruecks's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Bruecks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruecks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruecks. 100% of Bruecks men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Bruecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruecks 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 Bruecks. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bruecks. For the veterans among your Bruecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruecks lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Bruecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bruecks in 1976 was 87, and 59 in 2002.

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