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Brusch Family History

Brusch 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: Brush, Rusch, Busch, Bruch, Brusca, Brosch, Bausch, Brasch, Brusco

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Where is the Brusch family from?

You can see how Brusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brusch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Brusch families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Brusch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brusch. 42% of Brusch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brusch women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brusch were Foreman and Cashier. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brusch. 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 515 military records available for the last name Brusch. For the veterans among your Brusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brusch in 1962 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

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