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Brabston Family History

Brabston 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: Brabson, Beaston, Brabazon, Branson, Bratton, Branton, Abston, Baston

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Where is the Brabston family from?

You can see how Brabston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brabston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Brabston families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brabston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brabston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabston 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 Brabston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Traveling Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brabston. 50% of Brabston men worked as a Traveling Salesman and 100% of Brabston women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Traveling Salesman
    50%
  • Owner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Brabston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brabston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabston 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Brabston. 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 271 military records available for the last name Brabston. For the veterans among your Brabston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabston lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brabston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brabston in 1958 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brabston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabston 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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