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Bruesewitz Family History

Bruesewitz Surname Meaning

German (Brüsewitz): habitational name from any of the places in Pomerania or Mecklenburg named Brüsewitz. Compare Brusewitz.

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


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Where is the Bruesewitz family from?

You can see how Bruesewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruesewitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruesewitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bruesewitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruesewitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bruesewitz families in 1891.
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What did your Bruesewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruesewitz. 45% of Bruesewitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Bruesewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Bruesewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruesewitz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bruesewitz. 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 116 military records available for the last name Bruesewitz. For the veterans among your Bruesewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruesewitz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bruesewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bruesewitz in 1957 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruesewitz 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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