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Brunzel Family History

Brunzel 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: Brenzel, Brandel, Arundel, Punzel, Brunell, Brunger, Brunet, Brune

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Where is the Brunzel family from?

You can see how Brunzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brunzel families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brunzel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Brunzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brunzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Brunzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunzel 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Brunzel. 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 225 military records available for the last name Brunzel. For the veterans among your Brunzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brunzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brunzel in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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