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Brague Family History

Brague Surname 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: Brake, Begue, Braun, Brue, Brace, Brager, Argue, Beagle, Bagge, Brau

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Where is the Brague family from?

You can see how Brague families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brague family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brague families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Brague families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Brague's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brague families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brague 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 Brague ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brague. 24% of Brague men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brague women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brague were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brague. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brague 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Brague. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 165 military records available for the last name Brague. For the veterans among your Brague ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brague lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brague life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brague in 1961 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brague ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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