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Braig Family History

Braig Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Württemberg. Compare Breig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Braig family from?

You can see how Braig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Braig families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Braig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braig families in 1891.
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What did your Braig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braig. 100% of Braig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braig 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Braig. 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 521 military records available for the last name Braig. For the veterans among your Braig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Braig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Braig in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braig 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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