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Brutnell Family History

Brutnell Name Meaning

see Brudenell

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


Similar surnames: Brunell, Britnell, Bunnell, Brownell, Brunsell, Burnell, Brumwell

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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 1880 there was 1 Brutnell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brutnell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Brutnell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brutnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brutnell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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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 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 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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