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Brightmer Family History

Brightmer 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: Brightman, Rightmyer, Righter, Richter, Bright, Brighton, Brightwell

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Where is the Brightmer family from?

You can see how Brightmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brightmer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Brightmer families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Brightmer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Brightmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Brightmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brightmer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brightmer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brightmer. For the veterans among your Brightmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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