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Braam Family History

Braam Surname Meaning

Dutch: from the personal name Braam a form of Abraham.

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


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Where is the Braam family from?

You can see how Braam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Braam families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braam families in 1891.
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What did your Braam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braam. 67% of Braam men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Braam women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braam were Operator and Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Braam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braam 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Braam. 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 234 military records available for the last name Braam. For the veterans among your Braam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braam lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Braam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Braam in 1961 was 29, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braam 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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