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Brummitt Family History

Brummitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Broomhead.

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


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Where is the Brummitt family from?

You can see how Brummitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brummitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brummitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Brummitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Brummitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Brummitt families in 1891.
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What did your Brummitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brummitt. 50% of Brummitt men worked as a Farm Labourer and 84% of Brummitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brummitt were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Stationer
    17%
  • Miner Packer
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brummitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brummitt 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Brummitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brummitt. For the veterans among your Brummitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brummitt lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brummitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brummitt in 1947 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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