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Braunston Family History

Braunston 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: Branson, Branton, Brunson, Brunton, Cranston, Braunstein, Bronston

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Where is the Braunston family from?

You can see how Braunston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braunston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Braunston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Braunston families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Braunston's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Braunston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braunston 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 Braunston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Braunston. 100% of Braunston men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Braunston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Braunston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Braunston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braunston 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Braunston. 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 50 military records available for the last name Braunston. For the veterans among your Braunston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braunston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Braunston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Braunston in 1967 was 73, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braunston 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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