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Braestrup Family History

Braestrup 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: Branstrom, Bidstrup, Westrup, Bentrup, Dastrup, Brassard, Bearup

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Where is the Braestrup family from?

You can see how Braestrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braestrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braestrup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Braestrup families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Braestrup's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Braestrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braestrup 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 26 census records available for the last name Braestrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braestrup 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Braestrup. 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 33 military records available for the last name Braestrup. For the veterans among your Braestrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braestrup lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Braestrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Braestrup in 1970 was 80, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braestrup 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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