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Brainis Family History

Brainis 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: Raines, Baines, Banis, Brines, Brandis, Bains, Brain, Grannis, Brauns

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Brainis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brainis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Brainis. 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 Brainis. For the veterans among your Brainis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brainis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Brainis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brainis in 1961 was 57, and 47 in 2000.

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