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Where is the Brushe family from?

You can see how Brushe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brushe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brushe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brushe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brushe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brushe families in 1840.

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Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Brushe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brushe 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Brushe. 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 121 military records available for the last name Brushe. For the veterans among your Brushe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brushe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Brushe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brushe in 1963 was 58, and 78 in 2002.

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