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Brummett Family History

Brummett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Broomhead. In England the name is more commonly spelled Brummitt.

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


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Where is the Brummett family from?

You can see how Brummett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brummett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brummett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Brummett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brummett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Brummett families in 1891.
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What did your Brummett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brummett. 100% of Brummett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Brummett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brummett 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Brummett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brummett. For the veterans among your Brummett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brummett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brummett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brummett in 1947 was 21, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brummett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brummett 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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