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Bramlet Family History

Bramlet Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bramlett.

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


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Where is the Bramlet family from?

You can see how Bramlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bramlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bramlet families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bramlet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bramlet families in 1911.
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What did your Bramlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bramlet. 33% of Bramlet men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Bramlet women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bramlet were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Bramlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bramlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramlet 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bramlet. 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 818 military records available for the last name Bramlet. For the veterans among your Bramlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramlet lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bramlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bramlet in 1952 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

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