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Bramers Family History

Bramers 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: Bramer, Brager, Travers, Brammer, Blamer, Kramer, Brayer, Bramel

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Where is the Bramers family from?

You can see how Bramers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bramers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bramers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bramers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bramers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Bramers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramers 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 Bramers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bramers. For the veterans among your Bramers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramers lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Bramers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bramers in 1979 was 85, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramers 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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