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Brussells Family History

Brussells 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: Trussell, Russell, Brunsell, Brussel, Russello, Bussell, Brassell

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Where is the Brussells family from?

You can see how Brussells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brussells family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brussells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Brussells families living in Kentucky. This was about 79% of all the recorded Brussells's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Brussells families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brussells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brussells ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Brussells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brussells 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Brussells. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brussells. For the veterans among your Brussells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brussells lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Brussells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brussells in 1966 was 68, and 68 in 1991.

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