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Bremans Family History

Bremans 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: Beeman, Bregman, Breland, Beans, Braman, Beman, Broman, Cremeans

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Where is the Bremans family from?

You can see how Bremans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bremans families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there were 5 Bremans families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Bremans's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bremans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bremans 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 Bremans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bremans. 100% of Bremans men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Bremans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremans 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bremans. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bremans. For the veterans among your Bremans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremans lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bremans

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