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Brasuell Name Meaning

English: variant of Braswell .

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


Similar surnames: Braswell, Brammell, Bramwell, Blasdell, Bromell, Maskell, Rishell

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Where is the Brasuell family from?

You can see how Brasuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasuell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brasuell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Brasuell families living in North Carolina. This was about 19% of all the recorded Brasuell's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Brasuell families in 1920.
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What did your Brasuell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brasuell. 46% of Brasuell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brasuell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brasuell were Farm Labor and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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What Brasuell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Brasuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasuell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brasuell. 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 116 military records available for the last name Brasuell. For the veterans among your Brasuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasuell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brasuell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brasuell in 1957 was 33, and 93 in 2004.

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