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Brabow Family History

Brabow 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: Grabow, Bradow, Brow, Brunow, Rakow, Balow, Benbow, Rambow, Bravo

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Where is the Brabow family from?

You can see how Brabow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brabow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brabow families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brabow's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brabow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Brabow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brabow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brabow. For the veterans among your Brabow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Brabow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brabow in 1971 was 70, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabow 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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