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Bramel Family History

Bramel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Bramel near Stade, Lower Saxony.

German: nickname for a person with a sharp tongue from Middle Low German breme brame ‘thorn bush’, later ‘horsefly’.

English: altered form of Bramhall reflecting the local pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Bramel family from?

You can see how Bramel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bramel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bramel families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bramel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bramel families in 1891.
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What did your Bramel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Governess was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bramel. 100% of Bramel women worked as a Governess.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Governess
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bramel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramel 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Bramel. 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 677 military records available for the last name Bramel. For the veterans among your Bramel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bramel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bramel in 1950 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramel 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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