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Brusaw Family History

Brusaw 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: Rusak, Brush, Brust, Brus, Busa, Bruse, Brusse, Besaw, Brustad, Bruha

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Where is the Brusaw family from?

You can see how Brusaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brusaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brusaw family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brusaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brusaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brusaw 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 Brusaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Section Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brusaw. 100% of Brusaw men worked as a Section Hand.

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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

  • Section Hand
    100%

What Brusaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Brusaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusaw 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 Brusaw. 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 60 military records available for the last name Brusaw. For the veterans among your Brusaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brusaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brusaw in 1966 was 77, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brusaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brusaw 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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