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Bramar Family History

Bramar 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: Kramar, Bramer, Braman, Jamar, Brager, Rama, Amar, Brammer, Blamer

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Where is the Bramar family from?

You can see how Bramar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bramar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bramar family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bramar's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bramar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramar 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 337 census records available for the last name Bramar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramar 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bramar. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bramar. For the veterans among your Bramar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramar lifespan?

Average Bramar life expectancy in 1977 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramar 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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