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Bruffett Family History

Bruffett Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Brunet, Burdett, Brockett, Bruffey, Duffett, Brummett, Muffett

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Where is the Bruffett family from?

You can see how Bruffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruffett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bruffett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bruffett family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bruffett's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bruffett families in 1911.
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What did your Bruffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruffett. 38% of Bruffett men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Bruffett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruffett were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Work
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Bruffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruffett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bruffett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 161 military records available for the last name Bruffett. For the veterans among your Bruffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruffett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bruffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bruffett in 1965 was 59, and 70 in 2003.

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