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Brabben Family History

Brabben Surname Meaning

see Brabin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brabben family from?

You can see how Brabben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brabben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Brabben families living in Norfolk. This was about 28% of all the recorded Brabben's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Brabben families in 1891.
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What did your Brabben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brabben. 87% of Brabben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Brabben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabben 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brabben. 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 70 military records available for the last name Brabben. For the veterans among your Brabben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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