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Bruesehoff Family History

Bruesehoff 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: Wuesthoff, Bredehoft, Friedhoff, Bischoff, Westhoff, Brinkerhoff

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Where is the Bruesehoff family from?

You can see how Bruesehoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruesehoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bruesehoff families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bruesehoff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bruesehoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruesehoff 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 Bruesehoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruesehoff. 80% of Bruesehoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruesehoff women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Hired Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bruesehoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Bruesehoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruesehoff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bruesehoff. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bruesehoff. For the veterans among your Bruesehoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruesehoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bruesehoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bruesehoff in 1965 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruesehoff 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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