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Breemer Family History

Breemer 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: Bremer, Bremmer, Brehmer, Beemer, Creamer, Boehmer, Roemer, Breese

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Where is the Breemer family from?

You can see how Breemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Breemer families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Breemer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breemer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breemer 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 Breemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breemer. 78% of Breemer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Breemer women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breemer were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Breemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Breemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breemer 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Breemer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Breemer. For the veterans among your Breemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breemer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Breemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Breemer in 1983 was 78, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breemer 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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