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Brundish Family History

Brundish Surname Meaning

from Brundish (Suffolk) which is recorded as Burnedich in 1177 Burnedis in 120 The place-name is from Old English burna ‘stream’ + edisc ‘park’.

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


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Where is the Brundish family from?

You can see how Brundish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brundish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brundish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Brundish families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brundish's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Brundish families in 1891.
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What did your Brundish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caretaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brundish. 12% of Brundish men worked as a Caretaker and 84% of Brundish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brundish were Working Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • Caretaker
    12%
  • Farm Carter
    12%
  • Insurance Agent
    12%
  • Working Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • Unpd Domestic D
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%

What Brundish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brundish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brundish 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Brundish. 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 167 military records available for the last name Brundish. For the veterans among your Brundish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brundish lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Brundish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brundish in 1972 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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