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Brahin Family History

Brahin 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: Brain, Branin, Bain, Drain, Babin, Braun, Brahm, Blain, Brin, Grahn

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Where is the Brahin family from?

You can see how Brahin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brahin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Brahin families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Brahin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brahin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahin 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 129 census records available for the last name Brahin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahin 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Brahin. 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 167 military records available for the last name Brahin. For the veterans among your Brahin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Brahin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brahin in 1968 was 57, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahin 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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