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Bramson Family History

Bramson Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Branson.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Bram a shortened form of Abraham.

Americanized form of Danish Bramsen a patronymic from Bram.

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


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You can see how Bramson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bramson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Bramson families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bramson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bramson families in 1911.
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What did your Bramson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bramson. 100% of Bramson men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bramson. 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 438 military records available for the last name Bramson. For the veterans among your Bramson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bramson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bramson in 1951 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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