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Brawl Family History

Brawl 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: Brawn, Rawl, Brand, Brill, Beal, Kral, Ball, Brown, Brake, Brow

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Where is the Brawl family from?

You can see how Brawl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brawl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brawl family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brawl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brawl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brawl 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 220 census records available for the last name Brawl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawl 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brawl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brawl. For the veterans among your Brawl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Brawl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brawl in 1973 was 61, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brawl 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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