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Brumly Family History

Brumly Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brumby, Crumly, Brumley, Bromley, Brule, Bruley, Crumley, Brum, Brumm

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Where is the Brumly family from?

You can see how Brumly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brumly family living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brumly's in USA. New York and 3 other states had the highest population of Brumly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brumly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brumly. 100% of Brumly men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brumly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumly 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Brumly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Brumly. For the veterans among your Brumly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumly lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Brumly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brumly in 1976 was 22, and 73 in 2002.

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