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Brasier Family History

Brasier Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Brazier. French: occupational name for a cook from an agent derivative of braise ‘embers’.

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


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Where is the Brasier family from?

You can see how Brasier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brasier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Brasier families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brasier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brasier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasier 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 Brasier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brasier. 16% of Brasier men worked as a Carpenter and 80% of Brasier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brasier were Carpenter joiner and Office Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Carpenter joiner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Office Cleaner
    2%

What Brasier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Brasier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasier 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Brasier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brasier. For the veterans among your Brasier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasier lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brasier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brasier in 1945 was 22, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brasier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brasier 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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