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Brushin Family History

Brushin 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: Rushin, Brush, Ruskin, Bruin, Brislin, Bustin, Rusin, Rushing

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Where is the Brushin family from?

You can see how Brushin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brushin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brushin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brushin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brushin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brushin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brushin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Brushin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brushin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brushin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brushin. For the veterans among your Brushin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brushin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brushin

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