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Brasky Family History

Brasky 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: Bransky, Brisky, Brusky, Brosky, Brake, Kraska, Barsky, Brodsky, Bras

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Where is the Brasky family from?

You can see how Brasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Brasky families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brasky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brasky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brasky. 16% of Brasky men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brasky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brasky were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Brasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasky 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Brasky. 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 56 military records available for the last name Brasky. For the veterans among your Brasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brasky in 1965 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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