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Brar Family History

Brar Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a tribe in the Jat community.

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


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Where is the Brar family from?

You can see how Brar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Brar families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brar families in 1891.
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What did your Brar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brar. 100% of Brar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brar 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Brar. 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 244 military records available for the last name Brar. For the veterans among your Brar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Brar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brar in 1978 was 60, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brar 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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