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Brabyn Family History

Brabyn Surname Meaning

see Brabin.

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


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Where is the Brabyn family from?

You can see how Brabyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brabyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Brabyn families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brabyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Brabyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabyn 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 Brabyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brabyn. 80% of Brabyn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Brabyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brabyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabyn 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Brabyn. 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 287 military records available for the last name Brabyn. For the veterans among your Brabyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabyn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Brabyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brabyn in 1959 was 33, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabyn 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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