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Bruish Family History

Bruish 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: Brush, Rush, Brust, Brus, Buis, Bush, Bruin, Bruse, Krish, Brash

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Where is the Bruish family from?

You can see how Bruish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bruish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bruish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Bruish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bruish. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bruish. For the veterans among your Bruish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruish 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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