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Brunsky Family History

Brunsky 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: Bransky, Brusky, Brodsky, Brunson, Brunke, Bruns, Brueske, Krinsky

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Where is the Brunsky family from?

You can see how Brunsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brunsky family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Brunsky's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Brunsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brunsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brunsky. 100% of Brunsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Brunsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunsky 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Brunsky. 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 89 military records available for the last name Brunsky. For the veterans among your Brunsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Brunsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brunsky in 1971 was 94, and 82 in 2003.

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