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Bruser Family History

Bruser 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, Bruder, Bruse, Buser, Bruer, Bauser, Bruner, Brumer, Cruser

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Where is the Bruser family from?

You can see how Bruser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bruser families living in New Brunswick. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bruser's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bruser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruser 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 Bruser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruser. 39% of Bruser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bruser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruser were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Pruner
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Bruser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruser 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Bruser. 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 311 military records available for the last name Bruser. For the veterans among your Bruser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bruser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bruser in 1963 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruser 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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