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Brema Family History

Brema 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: Breda, Breza, Brea, Brems, Brem, Brett, Reza, Brent, Remy, Brehm

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Where is the Brema family from?

You can see how Brema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brema family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Brema families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brema's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brema families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brema 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 Brema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brema. 100% of Brema men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brema women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Brema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Brema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brema 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Brema. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brema. For the veterans among your Brema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brema lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Brema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brema in 1977 was 58, and 78 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brema 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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