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Brumet Family History

Brumet 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: Grumet, Brunet, Brumer, Brumit, Brummet, Brumett, Brust, Brue, Brule

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Where is the Brumet family from?

You can see how Brumet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Brumet families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Brumet's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Brumet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumet 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 Brumet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumet. 39% of Brumet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brumet women worked as a 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Grocery Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Brumet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brumet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumet 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Brumet. 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 228 military records available for the last name Brumet. For the veterans among your Brumet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brumet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brumet in 1964 was 40, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brumet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brumet 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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