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Brunny Family History

Brunny 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: Brunn, Brunty, Brenny, Bruney, Brun, Bruin, Bunney, Brunet, Bruley

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Where is the Brunny family from?

You can see how Brunny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brunny families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brunny's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brunny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brunny ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Brunny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunny 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Brunny. 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 47 military records available for the last name Brunny. For the veterans among your Brunny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunny lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Brunny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brunny in 1973 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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