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Bremness Family History

Bremness 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: Brenes, Bremner, Brenneis, Breese, Brenner, Urness, Remes, Brines

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Where is the Bremness family from?

You can see how Bremness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremness family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Bremness families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Bremness family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Bremness's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Bremness families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Bremness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremness 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bremness. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bremness. For the veterans among your Bremness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremness lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bremness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bremness in 1969 was 89, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bremness 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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