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Early Origins of the Brum family

The surname Brum was first found in Wurtemberg, where the name Broem became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied enrolled by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Brum family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brum research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1826 is included under the topic Early Brum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brum Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Broemm, Broemme, Broeme, Broam, Broamm, Broamme, Bromm, Bromme, Brome, Brom, Bröm, Broem, Brumm, Brumme, Brume, Brum, Bruemm, Bruemme, Brueme and many more.

Early Notables of the Brum family

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United States Brum migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Brum Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Philip Jacob Brum, aged 24, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
  • Henry Brum, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1774 1
Brum Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Adam Brum, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1831 1
  • G E Brum, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1860 1

Canada Brum migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Brum Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Christian Brum, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
  • Christina Brum, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
  • Melchior Brum, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757

Contemporary Notables of the name Brum (post 1700) +

  • Brenda K. Brum, American Democratic Party politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates 10th District; Elected 1992 2
  • Roberto Brum Vallado (b. 1978), Brazilian footballer


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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