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Brunette Family History

Brunette Name Meaning

Altered form of French Brunet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. French: from the feminine form of Brunet .

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


Similar surnames: Binette, Bonnette, Boulette, Bissette, Brunett, Brulotte, Frenette

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Where is the Brunette family from?

You can see how Brunette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 5 Brunette families living in Wisconsin Territory. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brunette's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Brunette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunette 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 Brunette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunette. 25% of Brunette men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Brunette women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunette were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Brunette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunette 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 Brunette. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brunette. For the veterans among your Brunette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunette lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brunette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brunette in 1947 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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