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Brasseal Family History

Brasseal 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: Brassel, Brassell, Rassel, Brasel, Brasseur, Brashear, Brussel

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Where is the Brasseal family from?

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

What did your Brasseal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brasseal. 58% of Brasseal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Brasseal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasseal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brasseal. 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 59 military records available for the last name Brasseal. For the veterans among your Brasseal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasseal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brasseal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brasseal in 1966 was 86, and 60 in 2004.

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