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Bremell Family History

Bremell 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: Bromell, Brunell, Bramel, Bramwell, Bremer, Grewell, Browell, Revell

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Where is the Bremell family from?

You can see how Bremell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bremell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bremell families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bremell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bremell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bremell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Bremell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bremell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bremell. For the veterans among your Bremell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bremell

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