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Brastrup Family History

Brastrup 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: Bidstrup, Dastrup, Bearup, Branstrom, Westrup, Brasseur, Hattrup

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Where is the Brastrup family from?

You can see how Brastrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brastrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brastrup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brastrup families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brastrup's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brastrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brastrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brastrup ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brastrup ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Brastrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brastrup 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Brastrup. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brastrup. For the veterans among your Brastrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brastrup lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Brastrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brastrup in 1965 was 48, and 92 in 2000.

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