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Brainham Family History

Brainham 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: Branham, Trainham, Braham, Bradham, Brigham, Brabham, Baynham

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Where is the Brainham family from?

You can see how Brainham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brainham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Brainham families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brainham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brainham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brainham 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 39 census records available for the last name Brainham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brainham 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 Brainham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brainham. For the veterans among your Brainham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brainham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brainham 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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