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Brems Family History

Brems Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Brehm from Low German Brems ‘horsefly’.

Flemish: patronymic from a vernacular short form of the personal name Abraham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brems family from?

You can see how Brems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brems family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brems families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Brems families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brems's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brems 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 Brems ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wireless Dealer repairer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brems. 100% of Brems men worked as a Wireless Dealer repairer and 100% of Brems women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Wireless Dealer repairer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brems 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Brems. 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 633 military records available for the last name Brems. For the veterans among your Brems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brems lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brems in 1960 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brems 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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