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Bruhl Name Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic) (Brühl): see Bruehl .

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


Similar surnames: Bruehl, Brull, Brohl, Briel, Brill, Debruhl, Bruha, Buhl, Bruhn

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Where is the Bruhl family from?

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

What did your Bruhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruhl. 25% of Bruhl men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bruhl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruhl were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Telephone Operator
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bruhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruhl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bruhl. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bruhl. For the veterans among your Bruhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruhl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bruhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bruhl in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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