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Bruzel Family History

Bruzel 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: Kruzel, Brazel, Bruzek, Rubel, Brue, Briel, Brule, Bruder, Brunell

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Where is the Bruzel family from?

You can see how Bruzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bruzel families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bruzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bruzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruzel. 100% of Bruzel men worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Bruzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruzel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bruzel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bruzel. For the veterans among your Bruzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bruzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bruzel in 1964 was 50, and 52 in 2003.

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