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Brumage Family History

Brumage Name Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Bromage .

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


Similar surnames: Brimage, Brundage, Brumlow, Brumagin, Bridge, Drage, Rudge, Brunger

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Where is the Brumage family from?

You can see how Brumage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brumage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brumage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Brumage families living in Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brumage's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Brumage families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brumage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brumage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brumage. 67% of Brumage men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Brumage women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brumage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brumage 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Brumage. 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 542 military records available for the last name Brumage. For the veterans among your Brumage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brumage lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brumage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Brumage in 1950 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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