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Brashay Family History

Brashay 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, Bradway, Bradshaw

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Where is the Brashay family from?

You can see how Brashay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brashay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brashay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brashay family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Brashay's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Brashay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brashay 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 97 census records available for the last name Brashay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brashay 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 Brashay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brashay. For the veterans among your Brashay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brashay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Brashay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brashay in 1977 was 75, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brashay 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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