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Brummell Family History

Brummell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brummel and Bramhall. Americanized form of Dutch and North German Brummel.

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


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Where is the Brummell family from?

You can see how Brummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brummell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brummell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Brummell families living in Surrey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Brummell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Brummell families in 1891.
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What did your Brummell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brummell. 43% of Brummell men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Brummell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brummell were Gas Fitter and Hospital Nurse.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Retired
    29%
  • Gas Fitter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Hospital Nurse
    4%

What Brummell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brummell 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Brummell. 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 565 military records available for the last name Brummell. For the veterans among your Brummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brummell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brummell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brummell in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brummell 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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