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Brusseau Family History

Brusseau Name Meaning

French: variant of Brousseau and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Compare Brusso .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brosseau, Russeau, Brusso, Brossett, Brousseau, Brasseaux, Brusse

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Where is the Brusseau family from?

You can see how Brusseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brusseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Brusseau families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Brusseau's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brusseau families in 1880.
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What did your Brusseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brusseau. 26% of Brusseau men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Brusseau women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brusseau were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    21%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Pharmacist
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brusseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusseau 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Brusseau. 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 272 military records available for the last name Brusseau. For the veterans among your Brusseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusseau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brusseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brusseau in 1958 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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