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Brasby Family History

Brasby 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: Bradby, Brisby, Bras, Raby, Braley, Crosby, Clasby, Brass, Rasey

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Where is the Brasby family from?

You can see how Brasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brasby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brasby families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brasby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brasby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasby 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 Brasby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brasby. 60% of Brasby men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Brasby women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Brasby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Brasby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasby 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Brasby. 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 75 military records available for the last name Brasby. For the veterans among your Brasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Brasby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brasby in 1968 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brasby 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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