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Bramah Family History

Bramah Surname Meaning

see Bramhall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bramah family from?

You can see how Bramah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bramah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Bramah families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bramah's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bramah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bramah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bramah. 100% of Bramah 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bramah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bramah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramah 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Bramah. 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 113 military records available for the last name Bramah. For the veterans among your Bramah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramah lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bramah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bramah in 1962 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bramah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramah 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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