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Brabeau Family History

Brabeau 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: Brazeau, Rambeau, Barbeau, Grabau, Labeau, Drapeau, Brideau, Brandau

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Where is the Brabeau family from?

You can see how Brabeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabeau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brabeau families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brabeau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Brabeau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabeau 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 184 census records available for the last name Brabeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabeau 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brabeau. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brabeau. For the veterans among your Brabeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabeau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Brabeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brabeau in 1975 was 76, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brabeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabeau 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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