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Braseth Family History

Braseth 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: Roseth, Borseth, Brash, Brasel, Greseth, Bremseth, Brasch, Breth

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Where is the Braseth family from?

You can see how Braseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Braseth family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braseth's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Braseth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braseth 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 Braseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Braseth. 100% of Braseth women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Braseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braseth 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Braseth. 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 87 military records available for the last name Braseth. For the veterans among your Braseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Braseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Braseth in 1964 was 70, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braseth 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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