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Brumskill Family History

Brumskill 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: Brunskill, Brunsell, Brumwell, Bruski, Rumrill, Driskill, Brummell

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Where is the Brumskill family from?

You can see how Brumskill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumskill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumskill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brumskill families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brumskill's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Brumskill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumskill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brumskill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brumskill. 60% of Brumskill men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Brumskill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumskill 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Brumskill. 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 35 military records available for the last name Brumskill. For the veterans among your Brumskill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumskill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brumskill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brumskill in 1966 was 85, and 52 in 2003.

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