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Brabaw Family History

Brabaw Surname 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: Baba, Raba, Barabas, Brabant, Braham, Braman, Braga, Grabau, Grabow

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Where is the Brabaw family from?

You can see how Brabaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brabaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Brabaw families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brabaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brabaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabaw 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 Brabaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Brabaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brabaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabaw 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Brabaw. 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 86 military records available for the last name Brabaw. For the veterans among your Brabaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brabaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brabaw in 1967 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brabaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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