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Brehmeyer Family History

Brehmeyer 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: Brehmer, Brimeyer, Bredemeyer, Wehmeyer, Boehmer, Neumeyer, Rehmer

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Where is the Brehmeyer family from?

You can see how Brehmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brehmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brehmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brehmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehmeyer 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 Brehmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brehmeyer. 100% of Brehmeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Brehmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Brehmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehmeyer 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 Brehmeyer. 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 Brehmeyer. For the veterans among your Brehmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brehmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brehmeyer in 1966 was 85, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brehmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehmeyer 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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