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Brasey Family History

Brasey Name 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: Braley, Rasey, Brasel, Bracey, Basey, Brosey, Brase, Fraser, Brake

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Where is the Brasey family from?

You can see how Brasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brasey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Brasey family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Brasey's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Brasey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brasey. 50% of Brasey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brasey women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bucker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Brasey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Brasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasey 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Brasey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Brasey. For the veterans among your Brasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Brasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brasey in 1972 was 71, and 87 in 1998.

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