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Bruvold Family History

Bruvold 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: Brovold, Ruvolo, Brunsvold, Bujold, Bratvold, Bold, Arnold, Brule

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Where is the Bruvold family from?

You can see how Bruvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruvold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruvold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bruvold families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruvold's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bruvold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruvold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruvold. 100% of Bruvold men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Bruvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruvold 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bruvold. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bruvold. For the veterans among your Bruvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruvold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bruvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bruvold in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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