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Brumbach Family History

Brumbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Brombach in Hesse, Baden, and Bavaria.

Compare Brownback, Brumback, and Brumbaugh.

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


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Where is the Brumbach family from?

You can see how Brumbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Brumbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brumbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brumbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumbach 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 Brumbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumbach. 29% of Brumbach men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Brumbach women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brumbach were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Cashier
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Brumbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brumbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumbach 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Brumbach. 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 717 military records available for the last name Brumbach. For the veterans among your Brumbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brumbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brumbach in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brumbach 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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