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Bruman Family History

Bruman 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: Brugman, Truman, Ruman, Braman, Broman, Bouman, Bauman, Gruman, Buman

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Where is the Bruman family from?

You can see how Bruman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bruman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bruman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bruman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruman 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 Bruman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruman. 27% of Bruman men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Bruman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruman were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    29%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bruman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bruman. 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 399 military records available for the last name Bruman. For the veterans among your Bruman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bruman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bruman in 1953 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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