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Brashers Family History

Brashers Surname Meaning

Variant of Brashears a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Brashers family from?

You can see how Brashers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brashers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brashers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Brashers families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brashers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Brashers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brashers 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 Brashers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brashers. 44% of Brashers men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Brashers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brashers were Miner and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brashers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brashers 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Brashers. 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 422 military records available for the last name Brashers. For the veterans among your Brashers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brashers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brashers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brashers in 1955 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brashers 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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