History of your Surname
Get access to Brunhaver family records.Start a free trial

Brunhaver Family History

Brunhaver 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: Brushaber, Brunger, Brunner, Daunhauer, Brunmeier, Baumhover, Brunker

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Brunhaver family from?

You can see how Brunhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunhaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brunhaver family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brunhaver's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brunhaver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunhaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brunhaver ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brunhaver ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Brunhaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Brunhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunhaver census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Brunhaver

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Brunhaver. 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.

View all Brunhaver immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Brunhaver. For the veterans among your Brunhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brunhaver military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brunhaver family history

Discover More

What is the average Brunhaver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Brunhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brunhaver in 1965 was 54, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brunhaver

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brunhaver family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Brunhaver last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial