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Braune Family History

Braune Surname Meaning

German: variant of Braun.

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


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Where is the Braune family from?

You can see how Braune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braune family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braune families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Braune families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Braune's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Braune families in 1891.
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What did your Braune ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braune. 100% of Braune 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Braune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braune 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Braune. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Braune. For the veterans among your Braune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braune lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Braune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Braune in 1953 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braune 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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