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Brunsvig Family History

Brunsvig 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: Brunswick, Brunson, Brunsvold, Breunig, Bruns, Knudsvig, Brunsell

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Where is the Brunsvig family from?

You can see how Brunsvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunsvig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunsvig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brunsvig families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunsvig's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Brunsvig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunsvig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brunsvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunsvig. 100% of Brunsvig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brunsvig women worked as a House Work. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Brunsvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunsvig 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brunsvig. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brunsvig. For the veterans among your Brunsvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunsvig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Brunsvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brunsvig in 1970 was 58, and 84 in 2003.

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