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Brashau Family History

Brashau 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: Brasher, Branham, Braham, Brash, Bradham, Basham, Bradshaw, Breslau

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Where is the Brashau family from?

You can see how Brashau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brashau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brashau families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Brashau's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Brashau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brashau 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 24 census records available for the last name Brashau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brashau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brashau. 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 Brashau. For the veterans among your Brashau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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