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Brumett Name Meaning

Altered form of Brummitt .

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


Similar surnames: Brumitt, Brummett, Boulette, Bruer, Bluett, Pruiett, Brumit, Pruett

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Where is the Brumett family from?

You can see how Brumett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brumett families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brumett's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brumett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brumett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumett. 34% of Brumett men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Brumett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brumett were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brumett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumett 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Brumett. 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 521 military records available for the last name Brumett. For the veterans among your Brumett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brumett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brumett in 1962 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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