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Brunby Family History

Brunby Surname Meaning

see Brumby.

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


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Where is the Brunby family from?

You can see how Brunby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Brunby families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brunby's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Brunby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brunby 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 Brunby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brunby. 100% of Brunby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Brunby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunby 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brunby. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brunby. For the veterans among your Brunby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brunby lifespan?

Average Brunby life expectancy in 1972 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brunby 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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