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Brss Family History

Brss 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: Bass, Buss, Biss, Bras, Brus, Boss, Bross, Brass, Bress, Bess

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Where is the Brss family from?

You can see how Brss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brss family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brss's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Brss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brss 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 36 census records available for the last name Brss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brss 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brss. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brss. For the veterans among your Brss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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