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Brusha Family History

Brusha 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, Bruha, Brusca, Busha, Prusha, Rush, Brust, Brus, Bush, Busa

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Where is the Brusha family from?

You can see how Brusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brusha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Brusha families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Brusha's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brusha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brusha 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 Brusha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brusha. 100% of Brusha men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brusha women worked as a Secretary.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Brusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Brusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusha 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brusha. 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 44 military records available for the last name Brusha. For the veterans among your Brusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusha lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Brusha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brusha in 1971 was 68, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brusha 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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