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Borrusch Family History

Borrusch Name 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: Borsch, Boruch, Borruso, Brush, Bursch, Dorsch, Dornbusch, Bosch

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Where is the Borrusch family from?

You can see how Borrusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrusch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Borrusch families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Borrusch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Borrusch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borrusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borrusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Flower Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borrusch. 40% of Borrusch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Borrusch women worked as a Flower Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borrusch were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Watchman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Flower Maker
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Borrusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Borrusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrusch 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Borrusch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Borrusch. For the veterans among your Borrusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrusch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Borrusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Borrusch in 1962 was 63, and 54 in 2003.

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