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Brubach Family History

Brubach Surname Meaning

German (mainly Brübach): habitational name from Bruebach (Brübach) near Mulhouse, Alsace or from either Brubach in Hesse or Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Brubach family from?

You can see how Brubach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brubach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brubach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brubach family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brubach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brubach families in 1891.
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What did your Brubach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brubach. 23% of Brubach men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Brubach women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brubach were Farmer and Office Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Office Clerk
    29%

What Brubach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brubach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brubach 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Brubach. 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 360 military records available for the last name Brubach. For the veterans among your Brubach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brubach lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brubach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Brubach in 1959 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brubach 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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