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Bruffey Family History

Bruffey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Brophy.

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


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Where is the Bruffey family from?

You can see how Bruffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bruffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bruffey families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bruffey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bruffey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bruffey 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 Bruffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruffey. 26% of Bruffey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bruffey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bruffey were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Bruffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bruffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruffey 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bruffey. 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 221 military records available for the last name Bruffey. For the veterans among your Bruffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruffey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Bruffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bruffey in 1944 was 42, and 66 in 2003.

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