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Bruin Name Meaning

Dutch: from a personal name based on Middle Dutch bruun ‘brown’, or a nickname referring to the color of the hair or complexion. See also Braun. English: of uncertain origin. Reaney suggests that the name may simply reflect a pronunciation of French Brun. Altered spelling of Swiss Bruhin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Brun, Bruen, Braun, Brin, Brush, Fruin, Bodin, Duin, Buis, Burgin

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Bruin Family Origin

Where is the Bruin family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Bruin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bruin families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bruin's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bruin families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bruin Family Occupations

    What did your Bruin ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Bruin occupation in the USA was Farmer. 31% of Bruin's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bruin. A less common occupation for the Bruin family was Carpenter.

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    • Farmer

      31%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Carpenter

      5%

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

    Bruin Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bruin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bruin. 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 Card

    There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Bruin. For the veterans among your Bruin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bruin Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bruin lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bruin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bruin in 1950 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruin

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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