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Bruska Family History

Bruska 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: Brusca, Hruska, Bouska, Bruske, Bruski, Brusky, Brush, Brust, Bruck

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Where is the Bruska family from?

You can see how Bruska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bruska families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bruska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bruska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bruska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bruska. 40% of Bruska men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Gardner
    20%
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What Bruska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Bruska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruska 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Bruska. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bruska. For the veterans among your Bruska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bruska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bruska in 1964 was 69, and 50 in 2003.

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