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Brabon Family History

Brabon Surname Meaning

see Brabin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brabon family from?

You can see how Brabon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brabon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Brabon families living in Glamorgan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Brabon's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Brabon families in 1891.
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What did your Brabon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer Agricultur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brabon. 60% of Brabon men worked as a Farm Labourer Agricultur and 100% of Brabon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer Agricultur
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brabon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabon 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Brabon. 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 303 military records available for the last name Brabon. For the veterans among your Brabon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brabon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brabon in 1963 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabon 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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