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Brachard Family History

Brachard 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: Orchard, Bachar, Brassard, Bouchard, Blackard, Blanchard, Bachand

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Where is the Brachard family from?

You can see how Brachard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brachard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brachard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Brachard family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brachard's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Brachard families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Brachard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brachard 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brachard. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brachard. For the veterans among your Brachard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brachard lifespan?

Average Brachard life expectancy in 1982 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brachard 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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