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Brussa Family History

Brussa 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: Brusse, Brusca, Bruss, Brusso, Bussa, Brush, Brust, Buss, Russ, Gruss

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Where is the Brussa family from?

You can see how Brussa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brussa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brussa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Brussa's in USA. California had the highest population of Brussa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brussa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brussa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brussa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Brussa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brussa 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Brussa. 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 59 military records available for the last name Brussa. For the veterans among your Brussa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brussa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Brussa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brussa in 1961 was 47, and 85 in 2003.

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