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Braase Family History

Braase 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: Brause, Brase, Baase, Brake, Rase, Banse, Breese, Bras, Brace, Brouse

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Where is the Braase family from?

You can see how Braase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braase family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Braase families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Braase families living in Idaho. This was about 64% of all the recorded Braase's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Braase families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braase 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 Braase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braase. 100% of Braase women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Braase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braase 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Braase. 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 69 military records available for the last name Braase. For the veterans among your Braase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braase lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Braase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Braase in 1969 was 72, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braase

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braase 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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