Anna Bruins (1890–1950)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1890
    Died
    1950

    When was Anna Bruins born? 1890.

    When did Anna Bruins die? 1950.

    Life story

    Anna Bruins (1890–1950) was born in 1890, and died in 1950, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Anna's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Anna's life.

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    The world Anna lived through

    1. 1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1903 · age 13 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1912 · age 22 — The Titanic sank

    4. 1918 · age 28 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    5. 1929 · age 39 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    6. 1937 · age 47 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    7. 1944 · age 54 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    8. 1950 · age 60 — The Korean War began

    Questions about Anna Bruins

    When was Anna Bruins born?

    Anna Bruins was born in 1890.

    When did Anna Bruins die?

    Anna Bruins died in 1950.

    How old was Anna Bruins at the time of death?

    Anna Bruins was about 60 years old.

    Where is Anna Bruins buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Anna's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Anna Bruins was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Anna was born.

    Who was president when Anna Bruins died?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Anna died.

    What generation was Anna Bruins part of?

    Born in 1890, Anna Bruins was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Anna Bruins's lifetime?

    During Anna's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 16); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 27); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 49); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 57).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Anna Bruins?

    Federal censuses taken during Anna's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1890

    2. Death

      1950

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Anna Bruins (1890–1950)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/anna-bruins-1890-1950-46e04fdf/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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