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Bruso Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Brousseau frequent in New England.

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


Similar surnames: Brusso, Bruss, Brue, Brust, Brus, Brush, Buro, Crush, Brunson, Brusky

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Where is the Bruso family from?

You can see how Bruso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruso family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Bruso families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruso's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bruso families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruso ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bruso. 100% of Bruso men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bruso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruso 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Bruso. 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 917 military records available for the last name Bruso. For the veterans among your Bruso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruso lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bruso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bruso in 1952 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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