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Braad Family History

Braad 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: Brand, Raad, Braud, Broad, Braid, Brad, Braam, Bard, Beard, Rand

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Where is the Braad family from?

You can see how Braad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Braad families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Braad families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braad's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Braad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Braad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braad 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Braad. 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 11 military records available for the last name Braad. For the veterans among your Braad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braad lifespan?

Average Braad life expectancy in 1966 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braad 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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