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Brumlow Name Meaning

English: variant of Bromlow a habitational name from Bromlow in Shropshire from Old English brōm ‘broom’ + hlāw ‘hill mound’. Compare Brumbelow .

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


Similar surnames: Brumbelow, Barlow, Ludlow, Thurlow, Brimley, Bromley, Brunton

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Where is the Brumlow family from?

You can see how Brumlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Brumlow families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Brumlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brumlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brumlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumlow. 48% of Brumlow men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Brumlow women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brumlow 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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brumlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumlow 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Brumlow. 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 290 military records available for the last name Brumlow. For the veterans among your Brumlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumlow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brumlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brumlow in 1956 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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