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Bruorton Family History

Bruorton 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: Broxton, Brierton, Bruton, Burton, Brunton, Blurton, Borton, Burston

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Where is the Bruorton family from?

You can see how Bruorton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruorton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruorton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Bruorton families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruorton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bruorton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruorton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruorton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Spinner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Bruorton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruorton 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bruorton. 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 118 military records available for the last name Bruorton. For the veterans among your Bruorton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruorton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bruorton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bruorton in 1961 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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