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Brielmaier Family History

Brielmaier 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: Wiedmaier, Brinkmeier, Bieler, Bredemeier, Riemer, Stegmaier

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Where is the Brielmaier family from?

You can see how Brielmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brielmaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brielmaier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Brielmaier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brielmaier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brielmaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brielmaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brielmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Registered Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brielmaier. 60% of Brielmaier men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Brielmaier women worked as a Registered Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brielmaier were Knitter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Knitter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Typist Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Brielmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Brielmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brielmaier 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Brielmaier. 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 104 military records available for the last name Brielmaier. For the veterans among your Brielmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brielmaier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brielmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brielmaier in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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