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Bruseau Family History

Bruseau 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: Brusseau, Bruneau, Buteau, Bruse, Brustad, Brusca, Pruneau, Breslau

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Where is the Bruseau family from?

You can see how Bruseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruseau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bruseau families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruseau's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Bruseau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruseau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Bruseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruseau 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bruseau. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bruseau. For the veterans among your Bruseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruseau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Bruseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bruseau in 1965 was 67, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruseau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruseau 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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