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Bruk Family History

Bruk Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Bruck

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bruck, Brun, Brus, Brue, Bru, Brum, Kruk, Bryk, Mruk, Brunk

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Where is the Bruk family from?

You can see how Bruk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bruk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bruk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruk. 59% of Bruk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruk women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    42%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bruk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruk 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Bruk. 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 206 military records available for the last name Bruk. For the veterans among your Bruk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bruk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bruk in 1966 was 88, and 70 in 2004.

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