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Brabrand Family History

Brabrand 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: Braband, Brabant, Barrand, Bratland, Brand, Brassard, Brayman

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Where is the Brabrand family from?

You can see how Brabrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brabrand families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brabrand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brabrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabrand 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 41 census records available for the last name Brabrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabrand 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Brabrand. 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 Brabrand. For the veterans among your Brabrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabrand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brabrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brabrand in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabrand 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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