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Brazelle Family History

Brazelle 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: Brazell, Brazee, Brazzell, Brazeal, Gravelle, Brazill, Brazzle

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Where is the Brazelle family from?

You can see how Brazelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazelle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brazelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Brazelle families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brazelle's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Brazelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brazelle 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 Brazelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brazelle. 57% of Brazelle men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Brazelle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brazelle were Farmer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Brazelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brazelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazelle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brazelle. 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 98 military records available for the last name Brazelle. For the veterans among your Brazelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazelle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Brazelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brazelle in 1958 was 39, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brazelle 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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