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Brammell Family History

Brammell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bramhall or Bramwell.

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


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Where is the Brammell family from?

You can see how Brammell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brammell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brammell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Brammell families living in New Brunswick. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brammell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Brammell families in 1911.
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What did your Brammell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brammell. 17% of Brammell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brammell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brammell were Proprietor and Keep House.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Keep House
    50%

What Brammell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brammell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brammell 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Brammell. 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 249 military records available for the last name Brammell. For the veterans among your Brammell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brammell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brammell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brammell in 1962 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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