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Brula Family History

Brula 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: Brule, Bula, Bruha, Brull, Bruna, Brill, Brush, Brust, Buda, Bruck

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Where is the Brula family from?

You can see how Brula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brula family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Brula families living in Vermont. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brula's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Brula families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brula. 85% of Brula men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brula women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brula were Farmer and 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
    85%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Brula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brula 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Brula. 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 135 military records available for the last name Brula. For the veterans among your Brula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brula lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Brula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brula in 1970 was 84, and 62 in 2004.

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