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Brahms Family History

Brahms Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Brahm a shortened form of Abraham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brahms family from?

You can see how Brahms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brahms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brahms family living in Cornwall. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brahms's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 3 other counties had the highest population of Brahms families in 1891.
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What did your Brahms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brahms. 36% of Brahms men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brahms women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brahms were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Brahms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Brahms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahms 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Brahms. 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 537 military records available for the last name Brahms. For the veterans among your Brahms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahms lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brahms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brahms in 1966 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahms 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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