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Brusen Family History

Brusen 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: Bruen, Bruse, Brausen, Krusen, Brush, Brust, Bruster, Brun, Buren

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Where is the Brusen family from?

You can see how Brusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brusen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brusen family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brusen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brusen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brusen 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 Brusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brusen. 45% of Brusen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Brusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Brusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Brusen. 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 57 military records available for the last name Brusen. For the veterans among your Brusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Brusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brusen in 1971 was 81, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brusen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brusen 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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