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Brahn Family History

Brahn 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: Braun, Brahm, Grahn, Bahn, Brann, Bran, Brain, Rahn, Krahn, Brawn

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Where is the Brahn family from?

You can see how Brahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Brahn families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brahn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brahn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brahn. 34% of Brahn men worked as a Labor and 56% of Brahn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brahn were Mechanic and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Interior Decorator
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Saleswoman
    23%

What Brahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahn 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Brahn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Brahn. For the veterans among your Brahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brahn in 1952 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahn 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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