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Brazden Family History

Brazden 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: Branden, Braden, Bracken, Brandon, Brander, Bratten, Brandel, Braaten

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Where is the Brazden family from?

You can see how Brazden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brazden families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brazden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brazden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brazden 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 21 census records available for the last name Brazden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazden 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brazden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brazden. For the veterans among your Brazden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazden lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Brazden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brazden in 1978 was 46, and 89 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brazden 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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