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Bruscia Family History

Bruscia 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: Brusca, Brescia, Braccia, Boscia, Friscia, Brusco, Bruski, Ruscio

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Where is the Bruscia family from?

You can see how Bruscia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruscia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bruscia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bruscia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bruscia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bruscia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruscia 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 Bruscia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruscia. 56% of Bruscia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bruscia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruscia were Owner and Beautician.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Owner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Bruscia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Bruscia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruscia 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Bruscia. 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 85 military records available for the last name Bruscia. For the veterans among your Bruscia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruscia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bruscia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bruscia in 1963 was 86, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruscia 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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