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Brushert Family History

Brushert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bruster, Brasher, Rusher, Bushart, Bussert, Busher, Buchert, Brashers

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Where is the Brushert family from?

You can see how Brushert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brushert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brushert family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brushert's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brushert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brushert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Brushert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brushert 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brushert. 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 68 military records available for the last name Brushert. For the veterans among your Brushert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brushert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Brushert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brushert in 1965 was 76, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brushert 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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