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Bruesch Name Meaning

South German (Brüsch): topographic name from Middle High German brüsch ‘heather broom brushwood’.

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


Similar surnames: Brush, Ruesch, Rusch, Bruch, Busch, Rausch, Kresch, Roesch, Bursch

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Where is the Bruesch family from?

You can see how Bruesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bruesch families living in Utah. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bruesch's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Bruesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruesch. 40% of Bruesch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bruesch women worked as an Attendant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruesch were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Bruesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Bruesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruesch 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bruesch. 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 192 military records available for the last name Bruesch. For the veterans among your Bruesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruesch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bruesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bruesch in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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