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Brachear Family History

Brachear 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: Brashear, Bracher, Bachar, Bacher, Blacher, Bratcher, Brasher

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Where is the Brachear family from?

You can see how Brachear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brachear family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brachear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Brachear families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brachear's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brachear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brachear 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 Brachear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brachear. 50% of Brachear men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Brachear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Brachear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brachear 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brachear. 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 39 military records available for the last name Brachear. For the veterans among your Brachear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brachear lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brachear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brachear in 1967 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brachear 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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