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Brunkhart Family History

Brunkhart 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: Burkhart, Brookhart, Brunkhorst, Brillhart, Bushart, Butchart

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Where is the Brunkhart family from?

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

What did your Brunkhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brunkhart. 56% of Brunkhart 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Brunkhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunkhart 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brunkhart. 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 56 military records available for the last name Brunkhart. For the veterans among your Brunkhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunkhart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Brunkhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brunkhart in 1960 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

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