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Bruetsch Family History

Bruetsch 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: Bruesch, Ruesch, Krutsch, Britsch, Brutsche, Groetsch, Betsch, Butsch

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Where is the Bruetsch family from?

You can see how Bruetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruetsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruetsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bruetsch families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bruetsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bruetsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruetsch 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 Bruetsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruetsch. 100% of Bruetsch 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bruetsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Bruetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruetsch 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Bruetsch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Bruetsch. For the veterans among your Bruetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruetsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bruetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bruetsch in 1964 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruetsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruetsch 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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