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Bruist Family History

Bruist 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: Brust, Buist, Brush, Rust, Brus, Baust, Quist, Fruit, Buis, Bruin

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Where is the Bruist family from?

You can see how Bruist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bruist families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruist's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bruist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruist 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 184 census records available for the last name Bruist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruist 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Bruist. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bruist. For the veterans among your Bruist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruist lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Bruist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bruist in 1970 was 81, and 45 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruist 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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