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Brutcher Family History

Brutcher 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: Bratcher, Butcher, Britcher, Crutcher, Bucher, Brucker, Brother

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Where is the Brutcher family from?

You can see how Brutcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brutcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brutcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brutcher families living in Dorset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brutcher's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Brutcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brutcher 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 Brutcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brutcher. 24% of Brutcher men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Brutcher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brutcher were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Sales Girl
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Brutcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brutcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brutcher 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Brutcher. 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 256 military records available for the last name Brutcher. For the veterans among your Brutcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brutcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brutcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brutcher in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brutcher 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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