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Bruffell Family History

Bruffell Surname Meaning

apparently from an alternative pronunciation of Broughall.

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


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Where is the Bruffell family from?

You can see how Bruffell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruffell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Bruffell families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bruffell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bruffell families in 1891.
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What did your Bruffell 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 Bruffell. 100% of Bruffell men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Bruffell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Bruffell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruffell 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bruffell. 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 55 military records available for the last name Bruffell. For the veterans among your Bruffell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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