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Brusser Family History

Brusser 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, Brusse, Busser, Brussel, Brasser, Bresser, Bussey, Brucker

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Where is the Brusser family from?

You can see how Brusser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brusser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Brusser families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brusser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brusser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brusser 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 Brusser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brusser. 100% of Brusser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brusser women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Brusser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Brusser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusser 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Brusser. 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 27 military records available for the last name Brusser. For the veterans among your Brusser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Brusser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brusser in 1969 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brusser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brusser 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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