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Bremby Family History

Bremby 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: Brumby, Remy, Presby, Bremer, Hemby, Bielby, Freeby, Beeby, Bradby

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Where is the Bremby family from?

You can see how Bremby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bremby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Bremby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bremby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bremby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bremby 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 Bremby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bremby. 56% of Bremby men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bremby women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bremby were Farming and Housework.

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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
    56%
  • Laboer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Bremby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Bremby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremby 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bremby. 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 131 military records available for the last name Bremby. For the veterans among your Bremby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bremby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bremby in 1966 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bremby 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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