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Brazilian Family History

Brazilian 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: Brazil, Bailin, Bradigan, Arakelian, Balian, Brazelton, Branigan

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Where is the Brazilian family from?

You can see how Brazilian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazilian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brazilian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brazilian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brazilian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brazilian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brazilian ancestors do for a living?

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

What Brazilian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Brazilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazilian 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Brazilian. 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 Brazilian. For the veterans among your Brazilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazilian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Brazilian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brazilian in 1969 was 71, and 90 in 1999.

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