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Brawstr Family History

Brawstr 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: Brewster, Brasser, Brawer, Brawner, Brust, Bruster, Fraser, Bratt

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Where is the Brawstr family from?

You can see how Brawstr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawstr family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Brawstr families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brawstr's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Brawstr families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Brawstr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawstr 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 Brawstr. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brawstr. For the veterans among your Brawstr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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