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Brahim Family History

Brahim 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: Brahm, Braham, Rahim, Ibrahim, Ebrahim, Abraham, Rahm, Brehm, Branham

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Where is the Brahim family from?

You can see how Brahim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brahim families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brahim's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brahim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahim 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 158 census records available for the last name Brahim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahim 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brahim. 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 62 military records available for the last name Brahim. For the veterans among your Brahim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahim lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Brahim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brahim in 1960 was 51, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahim 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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