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Braa Family History

Braa 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: Bras, Brau, Bram, Bray, Bran, Braga, Brea, Braz, Brar, Brad

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Where is the Braa family from?

You can see how Braa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Braa family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braa's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Braa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braa 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 Braa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braa. 60% of Braa men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Braa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braa 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Braa. 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 319 military records available for the last name Braa. For the veterans among your Braa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Braa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Braa in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braa 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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