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Brush Family History

Brush Surname Meaning

English: metonymic occupational name for a brush maker from Middle English brush ‘brush’ (Old French brosse ‘brushwood’).

Americanized form of German Brusch or Brüsch ‘heather broom brushwood’ (see Bruesch).

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


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Where is the Brush family from?

You can see how Brush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Brush families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Brush's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brush families in 1891.
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What did your Brush ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brush. 28% of Brush men worked as a Postman and 74% of Brush women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brush were Waterside Labourer and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Postman
    28%
  • Milk Salesman
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Waterside Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Brush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brush 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Brush. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Brush. For the veterans among your Brush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brush lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Brush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brush in 1941 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brush 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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