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Brumfield Family History

Brumfield Surname Meaning

English: variant of Broomfield.

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


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Where is the Brumfield family from?

You can see how Brumfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Brumfield families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Brumfield's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Brumfield families in 1891.
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What did your Brumfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brumfield. 100% of Brumfield men worked as a Farmer and 94% of Brumfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Brumfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumfield 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Brumfield. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Brumfield. For the veterans among your Brumfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumfield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brumfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brumfield in 1945 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brumfield 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.

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