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Brammeier Name Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer ) who farmed land on which there was a swampy thicket Middle Low German brām.

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


Similar surnames: Brunmeier, Bredemeier, Dammeyer, Berkemeier, Buchmeier, Brandmeyer

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Where is the Brammeier family from?

You can see how Brammeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brammeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brammeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Brammeier families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brammeier's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brammeier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brammeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brammeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brammeier. 75% of Brammeier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brammeier women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brammeier were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Brammeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brammeier 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Brammeier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Brammeier. For the veterans among your Brammeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brammeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brammeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brammeier in 1965 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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