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Bruso Family History

Bruso Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Brousseau frequent in New England.

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


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Where is the Bruso family from?

You can see how Bruso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruso family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bruso families living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruso's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Bruso families in 1891.
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What did your Bruso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruso. 31% of Bruso men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Bruso women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruso were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bruso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruso 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Bruso. 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 917 military records available for the last name Bruso. For the veterans among your Bruso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruso lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bruso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bruso in 1952 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruso 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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