Brussell Family History

Brussell Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Trussell, Russell, Brunsell, Brussel, Bussell, Brassell, Bissell, Brassel, Bursell, Brunell

4,000 record(s) for Brussell

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
176	Military Records
258	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Brussell family from?

You can see how Brussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brussell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brussell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brussell family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brussell's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Brussell families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brussell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brussell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brussell. 37% of Brussell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brussell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brussell were Farm laborer and Maid.

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

Farmer

37%

Laborer

28%

Salesman

19%

Farm laborer

19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

50%

Clerk

25%

Maid

25%

What Brussell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Brussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brussell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 258 immigration records available for the last name Brussell. 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.

Military Records

There are 176 military records available for the last name Brussell. For the veterans among your Brussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Brussell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Brussell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brussell in 1958 was 52, and 75 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brussell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.