This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brumblay family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brumblay Family History

Brumblay 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: Rumbley, Tremblay, Brumby, Crumbley, Trumbly, Brumble, Brumley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brumblay family from?

You can see how Brumblay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumblay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumblay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brumblay family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brumblay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brumblay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumblay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Brumblay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Brumblay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumblay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Brumblay

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Brumblay. 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.

View all Brumblay immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Brumblay. For the veterans among your Brumblay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brumblay military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brumblay family history

Discover More

What is the average Brumblay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Brumblay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brumblay in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brumblay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brumblay 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brumblay family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial