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Brawsay Family History

Brawsay 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: Bradway, Brawdy, Brawley, Bransky, Ramsay, Basa, Prasad, Barsky

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Where is the Brawsay family from?

You can see how Brawsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawsay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brawsay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Brawsay family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brawsay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Brawsay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Brawsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawsay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brawsay. 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 military records available for the last name Brawsay. For the veterans among your Brawsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawsay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Brawsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brawsay in 1975 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brawsay 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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