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Brusky Family History

Brusky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Bruski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brusky family from?

You can see how Brusky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brusky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Brusky families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brusky's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brusky families in 1911.
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What did your Brusky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brusky. 37% of Brusky men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brusky women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brusky were Miner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Brusky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brusky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusky 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Brusky. 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 199 military records available for the last name Brusky. For the veterans among your Brusky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brusky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brusky in 1965 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brusky 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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