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Bruske Name Meaning

German (also Brüske): variant of Brüschke a diminutive of Brüsch ‘heather broom brushwood’ (see Bruesch ). Germanized form of Sorbian Brozk and Brozka: from a pet form of the personal name Broz(a) a vernacular short form of Latin Ambrosius (see Ambrose ). Germanized form of Sorbian Brusk and Bruska (and possibly also of some other similar or like-sounding surname): from brusk an Upper Sorbian diminutive of brus ‘whetstone’ (see Brus ).

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


Similar surnames: Brueske, Briske, Bruse, Buske, Brusse, Brunke, Bruski, Brush, Brus

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Where is the Bruske family from?

You can see how Bruske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Bruske families living in Minnesota. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bruske's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bruske families in 1880.
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What did your Bruske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruske. 33% of Bruske men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bruske women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruske were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruske 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Bruske. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 591 military records available for the last name Bruske. For the veterans among your Bruske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruske lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bruske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bruske in 1956 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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