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Brutt Family History

Brutt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Butt, Brett, Brust, Bratt, Brott, Britt, Rutt, Bruett, Brunt, Batt

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Where is the Brutt family from?

You can see how Brutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brutt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brutt family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brutt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brutt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brutt 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 Brutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brutt. 25% of Brutt men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Brutt women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Brutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Brutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brutt 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Brutt. 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 270 military records available for the last name Brutt. For the veterans among your Brutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brutt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Brutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brutt in 1972 was 73, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brutt 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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