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Brul Family History

Brul 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: Brun, Brus, Brue, Brule, Bru, Brum, Krul, Brull, Bruhl, Bell

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Where is the Brul family from?

You can see how Brul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brul family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brul families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brul's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Brul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brul. 43% of Brul men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Dentist
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Brul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brul 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Brul. 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 94 military records available for the last name Brul. For the veterans among your Brul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brul lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brul in 1967 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

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