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Brammell Family History

Brammell Name Meaning

English: variant of Bramhall or Bramwell .

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


Similar surnames: Bramwell, Trammell, Brummell, Rammel, Brammer, Bramel, Ramsell

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Where is the Brammell family from?

You can see how Brammell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brammell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brammell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Brammell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Brammell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brammell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brammell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brammell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brammell. 100% of Brammell men worked as a Railway Clerk and 87% of Brammell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Retired
    14%
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What Brammell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brammell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brammell 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Brammell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 249 military records available for the last name Brammell. For the veterans among your Brammell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brammell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brammell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brammell in 1962 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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