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Brasee Family History

Brasee 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: Brazee, Brasel, Bresee, Brase, Fraser, Brake, Rase, Bras, Brace

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Where is the Brasee family from?

You can see how Brasee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brasee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Brasee families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Brasee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brasee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasee 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 Brasee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brasee. 50% of Brasee men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Brasee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Brasee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasee 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brasee. 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 88 military records available for the last name Brasee. For the veterans among your Brasee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Brasee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brasee in 1964 was 66, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brasee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brasee 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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