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Brashe Family History

Brashe 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: Brasher, Brash, Brase, Brush, Brake, Brach, Rase, Brahm, Bras, Brace

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Where is the Brashe family from?

You can see how Brashe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brashe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brashe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Brashe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Brashe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Brashe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brashe 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 131 census records available for the last name Brashe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brashe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brashe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brashe. For the veterans among your Brashe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brashe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Brashe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brashe in 1988 was 70, and 61 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brashe 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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