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Bremm Family History

Bremm 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: Brehm, Bream, Brumm, Brems, Brimm, Bromm, Brem, Boehm, Brett, Ramm

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Where is the Bremm family from?

You can see how Bremm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bremm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bremm families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bremm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bremm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bremm 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 Bremm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bremm. 50% of Bremm men worked as a Painter and 100% of Bremm women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Bremm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Bremm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremm 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Bremm. 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 309 military records available for the last name Bremm. For the veterans among your Bremm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bremm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bremm in 1963 was 65, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bremm 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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