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Bruzek Family History

Bruzek Surname Meaning

Czech (Brůžek): from a pet form of the personal name Ambrož Latin Ambrosius (see Ambrose).

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


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Where is the Bruzek family from?

You can see how Bruzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruzek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruzek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bruzek families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bruzek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bruzek families in 1880.
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What did your Bruzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruzek. 39% of Bruzek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruzek women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bruzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Bruzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruzek 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Bruzek. 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 283 military records available for the last name Bruzek. For the veterans among your Bruzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruzek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bruzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bruzek in 1947 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruzek 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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