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Brunty Family History

Brunty Name Meaning

Irish (Down): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Proinntigh (see Prunty ). Compare Bronte .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Prunty, Bronte, Printy, Bruffy, Brent, Boundy, Bundy, Brenny, Brun

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Where is the Brunty family from?

You can see how Brunty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brunty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brunty family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brunty's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Brunty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brunty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brunty. 47% of Brunty men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brunty women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brunty were Salesman and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    47%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brunty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunty 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Brunty. 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 271 military records available for the last name Brunty. For the veterans among your Brunty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brunty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brunty in 1957 was 43, and 1 in 2004.

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