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Brahman Family History

Brahman 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: Rahman, Brayman, Braman, Brachman, Brafman, Brahm, Rayman, Brugman

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Where is the Brahman family from?

You can see how Brahman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brahman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Brahman family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Brahman's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Brahman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahman 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 Brahman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brahman. 60% of Brahman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brahman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brahman were Tailor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Brahman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Brahman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahman 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Brahman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Brahman. For the veterans among your Brahman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Brahman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brahman in 1973 was 56, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brahman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahman 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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