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Early Origins of the Braem family

The surname Braem was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They held a family seat at Nuremburg. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Braem family

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Braem Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brem, Breme, Breem and others.

Early Notables of the Braem family

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United States Braem migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Braem Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Bastiaen Braem, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
  • Hairy Braem, who landed in Carolina in 1735 1
  • Heiry Braem, who settled in Carolina in 1738
Braem Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Rudolph Braem, who landed in New York in 1838 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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