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Brummell Name Meaning

English: variant of Brummel and Bramhall . Americanized form of Dutch and North German Brummel .

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


Similar surnames: Brummel, Brumwell, Brammell, Bramwell, Brummett, Broomell, Brummet

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Where is the Brummell family from?

You can see how Brummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brummell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brummell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Brummell families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brummell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brummell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brummell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brummell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivat was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brummell. 100% of Brummell men worked as a Cultivat. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivat
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brummell 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Brummell. 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 565 military records available for the last name Brummell. For the veterans among your Brummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brummell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brummell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brummell in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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