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Brunnier Family History

Brunnier 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: Brunner, Brenner, Brunger, Brunmeier, Runner, Brunker, Bruner, Bunner

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Where is the Brunnier family from?

You can see how Brunnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brunnier families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Brunnier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brunnier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunnier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brunnier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brunnier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Brunnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunnier 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Brunnier. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brunnier. For the veterans among your Brunnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunnier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brunnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brunnier in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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