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Brueske Family History

Brueske Surname Meaning

German (Brüske): see Bruske.

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


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Where is the Brueske family from?

You can see how Brueske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brueske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Brueske families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brueske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brueske families in 1880.
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What did your Brueske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brueske. 36% of Brueske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brueske women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Retired Farm
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Brueske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Brueske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueske 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Brueske. 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 185 military records available for the last name Brueske. For the veterans among your Brueske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueske lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brueske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brueske in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brueske 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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