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Brahon Family History

Brahon 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: Branon, Baron, Dragon, Brandon, Braun, Branson, Brahm, Bratton, Bacon

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Where is the Brahon family from?

You can see how Brahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brahon family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brahon's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Brahon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahon 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 34 census records available for the last name Brahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brahon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brahon. For the veterans among your Brahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahon lifespan?

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