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Brutnell Family History

Brutnell Surname Meaning

see Brudenell

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Brutnell family from?

You can see how Brutnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brutnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brutnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Brutnell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Brutnell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Brutnell families in 1891.
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What did your Brutnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brutnell. 34% of Brutnell men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 84% of Brutnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brutnell were Journalist and Private Means.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Journalist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Brutnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Brutnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brutnell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Brutnell. 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 64 military records available for the last name Brutnell. For the veterans among your Brutnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brutnell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Brutnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brutnell in 1971 was 74, and 87 in 2001.

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