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Brushafer Family History

Brushafer 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: Brushaber, Bruster, Brasher, Rusher, Breslauer, Ulshafer, Busher

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Brushafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brushafer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brushafer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brushafer. For the veterans among your Brushafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brushafer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Brushafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brushafer in 1967 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

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