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Brymer Family History

Brymer Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus): variant of Brimer.

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


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Where is the Brymer family from?

You can see how Brymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Brymer families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Brymer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brymer families in 1891.
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What did your Brymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brymer. 100% of Brymer men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Brymer 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    20%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Brymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brymer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brymer. 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 926 military records available for the last name Brymer. For the veterans among your Brymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brymer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brymer in 1962 was 45, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brymer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brymer 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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