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Brair Family History

Brair 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: Blair, Brain, Braid, Brar, Brais, Bair, Brand, Bain, Bear, Barr

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Where is the Brair family from?

You can see how Brair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Brair family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brair's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brair 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 282 census records available for the last name Brair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brair 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Brair. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brair. For the veterans among your Brair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brair lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Brair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brair in 1980 was 16, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brair 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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