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Bretram Family History

Bretram 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: Bertram, Bream, Beetham, Beltram, Bartram, Buttram, Brett, Bressan

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Where is the Bretram family from?

You can see how Bretram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretram family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bretram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bretram family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretram's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bretram families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bretram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretram 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bretram. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bretram. For the veterans among your Bretram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretram lifespan?

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