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Brar Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a tribe in the Jat community.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Baar, Bar, Bear, Bran, Bram, Rao, Bitar, Brue, Boak, Ban

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Where is the Brar family from?

You can see how Brar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Brar families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brar's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brar. 100% of Brar men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Brar women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brar 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Brar. 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 244 military records available for the last name Brar. For the veterans among your Brar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Brar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brar in 1978 was 60, and 53 in 2004.

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