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Brachais Family History

Brachais 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: Brach, Bachar, Bracht, Bracci, Branham, Braham, Bradham, Bramhall

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Where is the Brachais family from?

You can see how Brachais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brachais family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brachais family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brachais's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brachais families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brachais 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 34 census records available for the last name Brachais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brachais 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brachais. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brachais. For the veterans among your Brachais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brachais lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1998, in the United States, Brachais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brachais in 1951 was 62, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brachais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brachais 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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