Ben Bruins (1898–1973)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1973
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ben Bruins born? 1898.
When did Ben Bruins die? 1973.
Life story
Ben Bruins (1898–1973) was born in 1898, and died in 1973, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Ben's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ben's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Ben’s records
The world Ben lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 10 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 20 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 35 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 43 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 59 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 66 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Ben Bruins
When was Ben Bruins born?
Ben Bruins was born in 1898.
When did Ben Bruins die?
Ben Bruins died in 1973.
How old was Ben Bruins at the time of death?
Ben Bruins was about 75 years old.
Where is Ben Bruins buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ben's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ben Bruins was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Ben was born.
Who was president when Ben Bruins died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Ben died.
What generation was Ben Bruins part of?
Born in 1898, Ben Bruins was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Ben Bruins was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Ben Bruins's lifetime?
During Ben's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 35); World War II ended (1945, age 47); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 59); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ben Bruins?
Federal censuses taken during Ben's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1898
Death
1973
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Bruins family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Ben Bruins (1898–1973)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ben-bruins-1898-1973-e418c258/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ben-bruins-1898-1973-e418c258/
Sources
Other Ben Bruins records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Bruins family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.