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Brascomb Family History

Brascomb 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: Branscomb, Bascomb, Barcomb, Bascom, Balcomb, Branscome, Branscom

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Where is the Brascomb family from?

You can see how Brascomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brascomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brascomb families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Brascomb families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brascomb's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brascomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brascomb 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 59 census records available for the last name Brascomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brascomb 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 Brascomb. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brascomb. For the veterans among your Brascomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brascomb lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Brascomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brascomb in 1974 was 21, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brascomb 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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