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Brutsman Family History

Brutsman 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: Brunsman, Prutsman, Brugman, Russman, Butman, Brotman, Rutman

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Where is the Brutsman family from?

You can see how Brutsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brutsman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brutsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Brutsman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brutsman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brutsman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brutsman 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 Brutsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brutsman. 72% of Brutsman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Brutsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Brutsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brutsman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brutsman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Brutsman. For the veterans among your Brutsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brutsman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brutsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brutsman in 1963 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brutsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brutsman 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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