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Brahmstead Family History

Brahmstead 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: Ramstad, Bumstead, Grimstead, Branstad, Bramstedt, Braisted, Armstead

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Where is the Brahmstead family from?

You can see how Brahmstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahmstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brahmstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Brahmstead families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brahmstead's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brahmstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahmstead 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 86 census records available for the last name Brahmstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahmstead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brahmstead. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brahmstead. For the veterans among your Brahmstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahmstead lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Brahmstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brahmstead in 1971 was 76, and 61 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brahmstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahmstead 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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