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Brunsink Family History

Brunsink 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: Brunswick, Brunson, Ruesink, Bruning, Brunick, Bruggink, Rensink

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Where is the Brunsink family from?

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

What did your Brunsink ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Brunsink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunsink 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Brunsink. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brunsink. For the veterans among your Brunsink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunsink lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Brunsink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brunsink in 1980 was 72, and 21 in 2003.

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