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Braselin Family History

Braselin 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: Brislin, Brasel, Breslin, Braselton, Maslin, Franklin, Ballin, Belin

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Where is the Braselin family from?

You can see how Braselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braselin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Braselin families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 9 Braselin families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braselin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Braselin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braselin 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 30 census records available for the last name Braselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braselin 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 Braselin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Braselin. For the veterans among your Braselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braselin 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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