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Braymer Family History

Braymer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brehmer or Bremer.

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


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Where is the Braymer family from?

You can see how Braymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braymer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Braymer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Braymer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braymer families in 1911.
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What did your Braymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braymer. 43% of Braymer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Braymer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braymer were Driller and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Driller
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Braymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braymer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Braymer. 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 177 military records available for the last name Braymer. For the veterans among your Braymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braymer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Braymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Braymer in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braymer 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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