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Brutsche Family History

Brutsche Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Brütsch a nickname for a sullen or moody person from the dialect word Brütsch ‘pouting mouth’.

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


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Where is the Brutsche family from?

You can see how Brutsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brutsche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brutsche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Brutsche families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brutsche's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brutsche families in 1880.
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What did your Brutsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brutsche. 27% of Brutsche men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brutsche women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Night Watchman
    14%
  • Milkman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Brutsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 974 census records available for the last name Brutsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brutsche 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Brutsche. 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 395 military records available for the last name Brutsche. For the veterans among your Brutsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brutsche lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brutsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brutsche in 1961 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brutsche 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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