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Brusse Name Meaning

Dutch (also Brussé): from French Brousse . This form of the surname is also found in France.

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


Similar surnames: Brush, Brussel, Burse, Brus, Brassel, Bosse, Besse, Busse, Bruse

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Where is the Brusse family from?

You can see how Brusse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brusse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Brusse families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brusse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brusse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brusse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brusse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brusse. 100% of Brusse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brusse women worked as a Retired. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Retired
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brusse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusse 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Brusse. 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 179 military records available for the last name Brusse. For the veterans among your Brusse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Brusse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brusse in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

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