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Braemer Family History

Braemer Surname Meaning

North German (Brämer): variant of Bremer. Compare Bramer.

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


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Where is the Braemer family from?

You can see how Braemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Braemer families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Braemer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braemer 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 Braemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braemer. 27% of Braemer men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Bartender
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Braemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braemer 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Braemer. 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 634 military records available for the last name Braemer. For the veterans among your Braemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braemer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Braemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Braemer in 1960 was 47, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braemer 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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