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Brunstetter Family History

Brunstetter 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: Branstetter, Brandstetter, Brunette, Rastetter, Bruster, Hofstetter

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Where is the Brunstetter family from?

You can see how Brunstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunstetter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunstetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Brunstetter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brunstetter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brunstetter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunstetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brunstetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunstetter. 40% of Brunstetter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brunstetter women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Brunstetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Brunstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunstetter 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Brunstetter. 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 114 military records available for the last name Brunstetter. For the veterans among your Brunstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunstetter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brunstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brunstetter in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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