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Bramell Family History

Bramell 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: Bramel, Bramwell, Brammell, Bromell, Brazell, Tramell, Ramsell, Ramel

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Where is the Bramell family from?

You can see how Bramell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bramell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Bramell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bramell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bramell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramell 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 Bramell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bramell. 39% of Bramell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Bramell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bramell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramell 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Bramell. 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 199 military records available for the last name Bramell. For the veterans among your Bramell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bramell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bramell in 1965 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bramell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramell 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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