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Brra Family History

Brra 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: Bara, Bora, Borra, Barra, Bera, Brea, Berra, Arra, Bria, Bard

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Where is the Brra family from?

You can see how Brra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brra family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Brra's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brra 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 14 census records available for the last name Brra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brra 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brra. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brra. For the veterans among your Brra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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