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Bruz Family History

Bruz 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: Brun, Brus, Brue, Bru, Brum, Broz, Cruz, Braz, Brunz, Brush

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Where is the Bruz family from?

You can see how Bruz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bruz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bruz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bruz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruz. 50% of Bruz men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Bruz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruz 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Bruz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bruz. For the veterans among your Bruz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Bruz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bruz in 1970 was 61, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruz 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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