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Bramber Family History

Bramber 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: Brammer, Bramer, Bamber, Barber, Kamber, Bradner, Brander, Graber

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Where is the Bramber family from?

You can see how Bramber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bramber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bramber families living in South Carolina. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bramber's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bramber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramber 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 263 census records available for the last name Bramber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramber 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bramber. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bramber. For the veterans among your Bramber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramber lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Bramber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bramber in 1968 was 67, and 75 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramber 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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