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Brabble Family History

Brabble 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: Bramble, Krabbe, Frable, Gribble, Grable, Raible, Tribble, Bradle

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Where is the Brabble family from?

You can see how Brabble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabble family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brabble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Brabble families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brabble's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Brabble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabble 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 Brabble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brabble. 47% of Brabble men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brabble women worked as an Owner.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Brabble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Brabble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabble 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brabble. 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 185 military records available for the last name Brabble. For the veterans among your Brabble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabble lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brabble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brabble in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brabble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabble 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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