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Bramett Family History

Bramett 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: Bramlett, Brumett, Brett, Bratt, Brummett, Bramel, Bramer, Gravett

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Where is the Bramett family from?

You can see how Bramett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bramett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bramett families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bramett's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bramett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramett 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 131 census records available for the last name Bramett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bramett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bramett. For the veterans among your Bramett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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