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Brumit Family History

Brumit Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brumitt.

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


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Where is the Brumit family from?

You can see how Brumit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Brumit families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brumit's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brumit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumit 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 Brumit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumit. 36% of Brumit men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Brumit women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brumit were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    39%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

What Brumit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brumit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumit 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Brumit. 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 792 military records available for the last name Brumit. For the veterans among your Brumit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumit lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brumit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brumit in 1945 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brumit 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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