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Brehmer Family History

Brehmer Surname Meaning

German: topographic name a variant of Brehm 2 or a habitational name from Brehm in Saxony-Anhalt or Brehme in Thuringia.

It is also a variant of Bremer.

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


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Where is the Brehmer family from?

You can see how Brehmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brehmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Brehmer families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brehmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brehmer families in 1911.
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What did your Brehmer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brehmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brehmer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brehmer. For the veterans among your Brehmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehmer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Brehmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brehmer in 1954 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehmer 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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