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Bramm Family History

Bramm Name 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: Ramm, Brahm, Cramm, Brumm, Bram, Brame, Gramm, Braum, Kramm, Brimm

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Where is the Bramm family from?

You can see how Bramm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bramm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bramm family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bramm's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bramm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramm 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 Bramm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bramm. 40% of Bramm men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Bramm women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bramm were Farm Operator and School Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bramm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramm 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Bramm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 281 military records available for the last name Bramm. For the veterans among your Bramm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bramm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bramm in 1963 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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