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Bruste Family History

Bruste 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: Brust, Bruster, Bruse, Brusse, Bruske, Brush, Rust, Brus, Brue

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Where is the Bruste family from?

You can see how Bruste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bruste families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bruste's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bruste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruste 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 Bruste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruste. 100% of Bruste men worked as a Common Labor.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

What Bruste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Bruste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruste 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bruste. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bruste. For the veterans among your Bruste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruste lifespan?

Average Bruste life expectancy in 1993 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruste 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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