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Braach Family History

Braach 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: Brach, Branch, Brauch, Brasch, Braasch, Broach, Breach, Bradach

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Where is the Braach family from?

You can see how Braach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Braach family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Braach's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Braach families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braach 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 Braach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braach. 50% of Braach 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
    50%
  • Rancher
    50%

What Braach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Braach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braach 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Braach. 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 83 military records available for the last name Braach. For the veterans among your Braach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Braach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Braach in 1968 was 75, and 43 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braach 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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