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Brachhold Family History

Brachhold 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: Brachfeld, Buchholz, Rockhold, Rachford, Brandvold, Wachholz

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Where is the Brachhold family from?

You can see how Brachhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brachhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brachhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brachhold families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Brachhold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brachhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brachhold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brachhold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Brachhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brachhold 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Brachhold. 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 53 military records available for the last name Brachhold. For the veterans among your Brachhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brachhold lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Brachhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brachhold in 1946 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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