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Brukner Family History

Brukner 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: Bruckner, Brunner, Bruner, Bruster, Brueckner, Bradner, Brenner

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Where is the Brukner family from?

You can see how Brukner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brukner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brukner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brukner families living in Texas. This was about 32% of all the recorded Brukner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Brukner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brukner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brukner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brukner. 34% of Brukner men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Brukner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brukner 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Brukner. 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 152 military records available for the last name Brukner. For the veterans among your Brukner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brukner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Brukner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brukner in 1964 was 78, and 60 in 2002.

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