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Bruitt Family History

Bruitt 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: Britt, Pruitt, Truitt, Bluitt, Bruett, Brumitt, Butt, Brett, Brust

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Where is the Bruitt family from?

You can see how Bruitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bruitt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bruitt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bruitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruitt 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 Bruitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruitt. 30% of Bruitt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruitt women worked as a Maid.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Bruitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Bruitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruitt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bruitt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bruitt. For the veterans among your Bruitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruitt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Bruitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bruitt in 1970 was 52, and 93 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruitt 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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