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Bramer Name Meaning

German: topographic name in the south for someone who lived where brambles grew (see Brahm 3). German (Brämer): variant of Bremer. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a janitor, Yiddishized form of Polish bramarz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kramer, Braker, Brager, Brauer, Brayer, Brammer, Brader, Bremer

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Bramer Family Origin

Where is the Bramer family from?

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You can see how Bramer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bramer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Bramer families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bramer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bramer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bramer Family Occupations

What did your Bramer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Bramer. 39% of Bramer men worked as a Labourer and 40% of Bramer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bramer were Accountant and Saleslady

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Labourer
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Accountant
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bramer Historical Records

What Bramer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Bramer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bramer. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Bramer. For the veterans among your Bramer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bramer Life Expectancy

What is the average Bramer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bramer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bramer in 1954 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramer 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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