This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brushel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brushel Family History

Brushel 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: Brussel, Brush, Bruster, Brassel, Brasher, Bushey, Bruse, Bruehl

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brushel family from?

You can see how Brushel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brushel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brushel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Brushel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Brushel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brushel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brushel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Brushel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Brushel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brushel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Brushel

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Brushel. 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.

View all Brushel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Brushel. For the veterans among your Brushel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brushel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brushel family history

Discover More

What is the average Brushel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Brushel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brushel in 1969 was 71, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brushel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brushel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brushel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial