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Brameyer Family History

Brameyer 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: Brimeyer, Brammer, Brayer, Bramer, Borgmeyer, Brammeier, Brandmeyer

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Where is the Brameyer family from?

You can see how Brameyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brameyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brameyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brameyer families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Brameyer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Brameyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brameyer 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 Brameyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brameyer. 100% of Brameyer men worked as a Watchman.

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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

  • Watchman
    100%

What Brameyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Brameyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brameyer 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Brameyer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brameyer. For the veterans among your Brameyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brameyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Brameyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brameyer in 1967 was 66, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brameyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brameyer 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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