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Braasch Family History

Braasch Surname Meaning

North German and Danish: nickname from braasch ‘noisy fresh’ (Middle Low German brāsch ‘noise’).

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


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Where is the Braasch family from?

You can see how Braasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braasch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Braasch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Braasch families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Braasch's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Braasch families in 1891.
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What did your Braasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braasch. 29% of Braasch men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Braasch women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braasch were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Sales Lady
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Braasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braasch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Braasch. 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 875 military records available for the last name Braasch. For the veterans among your Braasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braasch lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Braasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Braasch in 1951 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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