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Brasbear Family History

Brasbear 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: Brashear, Brasher, Brasier, Brasseur, Brasser, Brashears, Bruster

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Where is the Brasbear family from?

You can see how Brasbear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasbear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brasbear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brasbear families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Brasbear's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brasbear families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Brasbear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasbear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brasbear. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brasbear. For the veterans among your Brasbear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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