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Bremas Family History

Bremas 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: Brems, Bras, Breda, Bream, Remis, Beeman, Remes, Bregman, Bress

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Where is the Bremas family from?

You can see how Bremas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bremas families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Bremas families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Bremas's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Bremas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bremas 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 30 census records available for the last name Bremas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremas 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bremas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bremas. For the veterans among your Bremas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremas lifespan?

Average Bremas life expectancy in 1988 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bremas 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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