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Brasha Family History

Brasha 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: Brash, Basha, Basa, Brush, Brach, Kraska, Brahm, Bras, Frasca, Rash

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Where is the Brasha family from?

You can see how Brasha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brasha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brasha family living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brasha's in USA. Virginia and 1 other state had the highest population of Brasha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasha 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 Brasha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brasha. 100% of Brasha women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Brasha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasha 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 Brasha. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brasha. For the veterans among your Brasha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasha lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Brasha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brasha in 1991 was 49, and 14 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brasha 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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