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Brawe Family History

Brawe 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: Brake, Brace, Brave, Brame, Brawn, Rawe, Brawer, Brase, Grawe, Browe

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Where is the Brawe family from?

You can see how Brawe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brawe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brawe family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Brawe's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Brawe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brawe 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 238 census records available for the last name Brawe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawe 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Brawe. 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 22 military records available for the last name Brawe. For the veterans among your Brawe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Brawe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brawe in 1965 was 81, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brawe 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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