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Brasell Family History

Brasell 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: Brasel, Braswell, Brasuell, Brassell, Brazell, Bissell, Ramsell

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Where is the Brasell family from?

You can see how Brasell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brasell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Brasell families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Brasell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brasell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasell 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 Brasell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brasell. 48% of Brasell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Brasell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brasell were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Watchman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Brasell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brasell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasell 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Brasell. 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 411 military records available for the last name Brasell. For the veterans among your Brasell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brasell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brasell in 1956 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brasell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brasell 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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