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Brem Name Meaning

German: variant of Brehm .

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


Similar surnames: Brems, Brei, Brehm, Brey, Brew, Brum, Breu, Bram, Orem, Brom

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Where is the Brem family from?

You can see how Brem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Brem families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brem's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brem. 15% of Brem men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Brem women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brem were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    15%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brem 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 Brem. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brem. For the veterans among your Brem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brem lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brem in 1961 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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