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Bremar Family History

Bremar 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, Bregar, Bear, Demar, Brewer, Kramar, Remer, Breda, Bream

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Where is the Bremar family from?

You can see how Bremar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bremar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bremar families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bremar's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bremar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bremar 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 Bremar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bremar. 100% of Bremar 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%

What Bremar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Bremar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremar 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Bremar. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bremar. For the veterans among your Bremar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Bremar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bremar in 1972 was 58, and 58 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bremar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bremar 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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