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Brussy Family History

Brussy 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: Brusse, Bruss, Brusso, Brusky, Brush, Brust, Buss, Russ, Cressy

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Where is the Brussy family from?

You can see how Brussy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brussy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Brussy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Brussy families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Brussy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Brussy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brussy 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 35 census records available for the last name Brussy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brussy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brussy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brussy. For the veterans among your Brussy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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