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Breem Family History

Breem Surname Meaning

see Bream.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Breem family from?

You can see how Breem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Breem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Breem families living in Dorset. This was about 57% of all the recorded Breem's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Breem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breem 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 Breem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breem. 100% of Breem men worked as an Aircraft Fitter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

What Breem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breem 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Breem. 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 104 military records available for the last name Breem. For the veterans among your Breem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breem lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Breem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Breem in 1972 was 65, and 24 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breem 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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