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Brumann Family History

Brumann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Baumann, Bumann, Bermann, Brugman, Ruhmann, Borgmann, Truman, Haumann

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Where is the Brumann family from?

You can see how Brumann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brumann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Brumann families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brumann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brumann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumann 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 Brumann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brumann. 100% of Brumann men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Brumann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumann 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Brumann. 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 100 military records available for the last name Brumann. For the veterans among your Brumann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumann lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Brumann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brumann in 1979 was 76, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brumann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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