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Brusse Family History

Brusse Surname Meaning

Dutch (also Brussé): from French Brousse. This form of the surname is also found in France.

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


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Where is the Brusse family from?

You can see how Brusse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brusse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Brusse families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brusse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brusse families in 1891.
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What did your Brusse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brusse. 39% of Brusse men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Brusse women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brusse were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Brusse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brusse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusse 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Brusse. 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 179 military records available for the last name Brusse. For the veterans among your Brusse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Brusse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brusse in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brusse 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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