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Braeger Family History

Braeger Surname Meaning

German (Bräger): habitational name for someone from Bräg in Bavaria.

In Swabia, a nickname for a howler from brāgen ‘to cry angrily’.

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


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Where is the Braeger family from?

You can see how Braeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Braeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Braeger families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Braeger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braeger families in 1891.
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What did your Braeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Machinist (gents Clothing) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braeger. 100% of Braeger women worked as a Machinist (gents Clothing).

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Machinist (gents Clothing)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braeger 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Braeger. 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 223 military records available for the last name Braeger. For the veterans among your Braeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braeger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Braeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Braeger in 1949 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braeger 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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