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Bruster Family History

Bruster Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brewster. Swiss German: variant of the topographic name Brust 2 the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Bruster family from?

You can see how Bruster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bruster families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bruster's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bruster families in 1891.
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What did your Bruster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bruster. 100% of Bruster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bruster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruster 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Bruster. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bruster. For the veterans among your Bruster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bruster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bruster in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruster 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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