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Bremilst Family History

Bremilst 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: Remis, Breit, Brems, Brest, Breault, Bemiss, Brumit, Brumitt, Bemis

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Where is the Bremilst family from?

You can see how Bremilst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremilst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bremilst family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bremilst's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bremilst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bremilst 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 10 census records available for the last name Bremilst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremilst 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bremilst. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bremilst. For the veterans among your Bremilst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremilst lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Bremilst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bremilst in 1985 was 86, and 72 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bremilst 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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