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Braimer Family History

Braimer Surname 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: Brammer, Bramer, Brimer, Braymer, Raimer, Balmer, Bradner, Brander

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Where is the Braimer family from?

You can see how Braimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Braimer families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Braimer's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Braimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Braimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braimer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Braimer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Braimer. For the veterans among your Braimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braimer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Braimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Braimer in 1982 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braimer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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