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Brabo Family History

Brabo Surname Meaning

Spanish: altered form of Bravo.

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


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Where is the Brabo family from?

You can see how Brabo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brabo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brabo family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brabo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brabo families in 1911.
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What did your Brabo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brabo. 65% of Brabo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brabo women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brabo were Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brabo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabo 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Brabo. 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 233 military records available for the last name Brabo. For the veterans among your Brabo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brabo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brabo in 1964 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabo 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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