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Braan Family History

Braan 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: Bryan, Braun, Brian, Brann, Braman, Bran, Brain, Bragan, Brawn, Brean

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Where is the Braan family from?

You can see how Braan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Braan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Braan families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Braan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Braan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braan 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 Braan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braan. 100% of Braan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Braan women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Braan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Braan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braan 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Braan. 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 174 military records available for the last name Braan. For the veterans among your Braan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Braan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Braan in 1965 was 67, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braan 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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