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Brahe Family History

Brahe 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: Brake, Brahm, Brace, Krahe, Brave, Brame, Rahe, Brase, Bahe, Brand

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Where is the Brahe family from?

You can see how Brahe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brahe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Brahe families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brahe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brahe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brahe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labeler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brahe. 100% of Brahe men worked as a Labeler.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labeler
    100%

What Brahe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Brahe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahe 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Brahe. 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 339 military records available for the last name Brahe. For the veterans among your Brahe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Brahe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brahe in 1960 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brahe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahe 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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