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Brasin Family History

Brasin 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: Bhasin, Brain, Brasil, Branin, Bain, Basil, Drain, Babin, Braun

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Where is the Brasin family from?

You can see how Brasin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Brasin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brasin families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Brasin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brasin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasin 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 148 census records available for the last name Brasin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Brasin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brasin. For the veterans among your Brasin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasin lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Brasin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brasin in 1993 was 64, and 52 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brasin 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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