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Brabhan Family History

Brabhan 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: Brabham, Pradhan, Brayman, Brabant, Branham, Braham, Trahan, Breihan

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Where is the Brabhan family from?

You can see how Brabhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabhan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brabhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Brabhan families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Brabhan's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brabhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabhan 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 Brabhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brabhan. 50% of Brabhan men worked as a Brakeman and 100% of Brabhan women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Brakeman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Brabhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Brabhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabhan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brabhan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brabhan. For the veterans among your Brabhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabhan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Brabhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brabhan in 1970 was 89, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brabhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabhan 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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