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Brahaw Family History

Brahaw 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: Braham, Abraham, Brahm, Branham, Trahan, Bradham, Bruha, Braman

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Where is the Brahaw family from?

You can see how Brahaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brahaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brahaw family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Brahaw's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brahaw families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Brahaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahaw 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 Brahaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brahaw. For the veterans among your Brahaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahaw lifespan?

Average Brahaw life expectancy in 1973 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahaw 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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