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Bruseth Family History

Bruseth 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: Brush, Brust, Brunet, Roseth, Bruse, Borseth, Mauseth, Greseth

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Where is the Bruseth family from?

You can see how Bruseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bruseth families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruseth's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Bruseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruseth 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 Bruseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruseth. 100% of Bruseth 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
    100%

What Bruseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Bruseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruseth 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Bruseth. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bruseth. For the veterans among your Bruseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruseth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bruseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bruseth in 1962 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruseth 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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