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Bruzda Family History

Bruzda 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: Brazda, Buda, Buza, Breda, Burda, Bunda, Rueda, Branda, Bruha, Brusca

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Where is the Bruzda family from?

You can see how Bruzda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruzda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bruzda families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bruzda's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bruzda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruzda 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 Bruzda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruzda. 43% of Bruzda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bruzda women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruzda were Coal Loader and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Coal Loader
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

What Bruzda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Bruzda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruzda 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Bruzda. 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 95 military records available for the last name Bruzda. For the veterans among your Bruzda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruzda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bruzda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bruzda in 1964 was 85, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruzda 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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