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Brumbley Family History

Brumbley Surname Meaning

see Bromley.

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


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Where is the Brumbley family from?

You can see how Brumbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumbley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumbley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Brumbley families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brumbley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brumbley families in 1911.
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What did your Brumbley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumbley. 28% of Brumbley men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Brumbley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brumbley were Fisherman and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Fisherman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Brumbley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brumbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumbley 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Brumbley. 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 225 military records available for the last name Brumbley. For the veterans among your Brumbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumbley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brumbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brumbley in 1962 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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