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Braemar Family History

Braemar 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: Kramar, Brammer, Brayman, Bramer, Braman, Bremer, Braeger, Bregar

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Where is the Braemar family from?

You can see how Braemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braemar family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Braemar families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Braemar families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Braemar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Braemar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Braemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braemar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Braemar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Braemar. For the veterans among your Braemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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