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Brutton Family History

Brutton Surname Meaning

see Breton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brutton family from?

You can see how Brutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brutton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brutton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Brutton families living in Somerset. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brutton's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Brutton families in 1891.
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What did your Brutton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brutton. 100% of Brutton men worked as a Solicitor and 75% of Brutton 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

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brutton 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Brutton. 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 264 military records available for the last name Brutton. For the veterans among your Brutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brutton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brutton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brutton in 1965 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brutton 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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