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Brusko Family History

Brusko 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: Brusco, Brusso, Busko, Bruske, Bruso, Bruski, Brusky, Brush, Brust

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Where is the Brusko family from?

You can see how Brusko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Brusko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Brusko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brusko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brusko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brusko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brusko. 50% of Brusko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brusko women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Brusko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Brusko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusko 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Brusko. 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 103 military records available for the last name Brusko. For the veterans among your Brusko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brusko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brusko in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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