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Brummett Family History

Brummett Name Meaning

English: variant of Broomhead . In England the name is more commonly spelled Brummitt .

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


Similar surnames: Brett, Truett, Brummitt, Bramlett, Brummet, Emmett, Brundrett

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Where is the Brummett family from?

You can see how Brummett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brummett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brummett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brummett families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brummett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Brummett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brummett 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 Brummett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brummett. 24% of Brummett men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Brummett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brummett were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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What Brummett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Brummett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brummett 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Brummett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brummett. For the veterans among your Brummett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brummett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brummett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brummett in 1947 was 21, and 72 in 2004.

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