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Brumble Family History

Brumble Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Bramble or Bromell. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Brumble family from?

You can see how Brumble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Brumble families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brumble's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brumble families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumble 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 Brumble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumble. 25% of Brumble men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brumble women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brumble were Farming 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Brumble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brumble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumble 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Brumble. 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 528 military records available for the last name Brumble. For the veterans among your Brumble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumble lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brumble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brumble in 1956 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brumble 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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