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Brehman Family History

Brehman 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: Bregman, Rehman, Rahman, Berman, Bressan, Brehm, Rehmann, Brugman

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Where is the Brehman family from?

You can see how Brehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brehman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Brehman family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Brehman's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Brehman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehman 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 Brehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brehman. 50% of Brehman men worked as a Painter and 100% of Brehman women 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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Brehman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Brehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehman 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Brehman. 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 73 military records available for the last name Brehman. For the veterans among your Brehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brehman in 1963 was 85, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brehman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehman 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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