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Brasslett Family History

Brasslett 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: Bramlett, Bassett, Brossett, Bramblett, Brissett, Baskett, Russett

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Where is the Brasslett family from?

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

What did your Brasslett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Brasslett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Brasslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasslett 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 Brasslett. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brasslett. For the veterans among your Brasslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasslett lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Brasslett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brasslett in 1980 was 58, and 77 in 2002.

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