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Brashea Family History

Brashea 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, Brashear, Brassel, Brash, Brasel, Bradsher, Brasier, Bracher

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Where is the Brashea family from?

You can see how Brashea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brashea family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brashea family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brashea's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Brashea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brashea 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 42 census records available for the last name Brashea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brashea 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brashea. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brashea. For the veterans among your Brashea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brashea lifespan?

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