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Bremen Family History

Bremen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from the city of Bremen in northwestern Germany or from any of several other places so named (see Bremer).

This surname is also found in England (London).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bremen family from?

You can see how Bremen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bremen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bremen families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bremen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bremen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bremen 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 Bremen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bremen. 22% of Bremen men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bremen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bremen were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bremen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bremen. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Bremen. For the veterans among your Bremen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bremen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bremen in 1963 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bremen 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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