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Brazau Family History

Brazau 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: Brazeau, Bazan, Brau, Braham, Brazee, Braman, Brazil, Bazar, Braga

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Where is the Brazau family from?

You can see how Brazau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Brazau families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Brazau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brazau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brazau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brazau 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 Brazau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brazau. 100% of Brazau men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Brazau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Brazau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazau 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 Brazau. 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 military records available for the last name Brazau. For the veterans among your Brazau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Brazau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brazau in 1975 was 93, and 72 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brazau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brazau 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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