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Brasier Name Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Brazier . French: occupational name for a cook from an agent derivative of braise ‘embers’.

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


Similar surnames: Brasher, Brazier, Brader, Bruster, Bossier, Brassel, Bradsher, Basner

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Where is the Brasier family from?

You can see how Brasier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brasier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Brasier families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brasier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brasier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brasier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Printer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brasier. 100% of Brasier men worked as a Printer. .

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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 1921

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Brasier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasier 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Brasier. 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 Brasier. For the veterans among your Brasier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasier lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brasier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brasier in 1945 was 22, and 64 in 2004.

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