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Bremitt Family History

Bremitt 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: Brumitt, Brett, Britt, Breit, Prewitt, Blewitt, Brumit, Brummitt

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Where is the Bremitt family from?

You can see how Bremitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bremitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bremitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bremitt family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bremitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bremitt families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bremitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bremitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bremitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bremitt. For the veterans among your Bremitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bremitt lifespan?

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