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Bremser Family History

Bremser Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for an irascible person derived from dialect bremsen ‘to rage’. habitational name for someone from Brömse near Frankfurt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bremser family from?

You can see how Bremser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bremser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bremser families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bremser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bremser families in 1891.
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What did your Bremser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bremser. 25% of Bremser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bremser women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bremser were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Bremser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bremser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremser 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Bremser. 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 374 military records available for the last name Bremser. For the veterans among your Bremser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bremser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bremser in 1962 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bremser 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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