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Brase Family History

Brase Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Brass

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


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Where is the Brase family from?

You can see how Brase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brase families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Brase families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brase's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Brase families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assisting Mother was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brase. 50% of Brase women worked as an Assisting Mother.

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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

  • Assisting Mother
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Brase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brase 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 991 immigration records available for the last name Brase. 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 958 military records available for the last name Brase. For the veterans among your Brase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brase lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brase in 1960 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brase

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brase 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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