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Brachaw Family History

Brachaw 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: Brach, Bachar, Bracht, Branham, Braham, Bradham, Bacha, Bradshaw

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Where is the Brachaw family from?

You can see how Brachaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brachaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brachaw families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Brachaw family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brachaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brachaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brachaw 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 18 census records available for the last name Brachaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brachaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brachaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brachaw. For the veterans among your Brachaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brachaw

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