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Brumitt Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Yorkshire): variant of Broomhead . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Brumit, Brummitt, Brummett, Brummet, Brumett, Truitt, Prueitt, Bluitt

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Where is the Brumitt family from?

You can see how Brumitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brumitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Brumitt families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brumitt's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Brumitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brumitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumitt. 31% of Brumitt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brumitt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brumitt were Farming and Labor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brumitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumitt 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Brumitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 321 military records available for the last name Brumitt. For the veterans among your Brumitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumitt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brumitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brumitt in 1959 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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