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Brachbill Family History

Brachbill 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: Brechbill, Brackbill, Brakebill, Brechbiel, Bracewell, Brambila

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Where is the Brachbill family from?

You can see how Brachbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brachbill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brachbill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brachbill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brachbill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brachbill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brachbill 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 99 census records available for the last name Brachbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brachbill 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brachbill. 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 42 military records available for the last name Brachbill. For the veterans among your Brachbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brachbill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Brachbill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brachbill in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brachbill 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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