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Brahar Family History

Brahar 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: Braham, Bahar, Abraham, Bachar, Brahm, Brager, Kramar, Bahr, Brayer

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Where is the Brahar family from?

You can see how Brahar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brahar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brahar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brahar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Brahar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Brahar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahar 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Brahar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brahar. For the veterans among your Brahar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Brahar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brahar in 1972 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahar 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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