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Brumm Family History

Brumm Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for a noisy or restless person from a derivative of Middle High German brummen ‘to buzz to grumble’.

from Brumo a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German Old Saxon brūn ‘brown’ (see Brummund).

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


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Where is the Brumm family from?

You can see how Brumm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Brumm families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brumm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brumm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumm 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 Brumm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumm. 24% of Brumm men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Brumm women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brumm were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brumm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brumm. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brumm. For the veterans among your Brumm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumm lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Brumm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brumm in 1943 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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