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Braen Family History

Braen 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: Braun, Bruen, Brann, Braden, Bran, Breen, Brain, Bren, Brawn, Brien

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Where is the Braen family from?

You can see how Braen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Braen families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Braen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Braen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braen 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 Braen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braen. 32% of Braen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Braen women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braen were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Braen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braen 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Braen. 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 116 military records available for the last name Braen. For the veterans among your Braen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Braen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Braen in 1963 was 91, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braen 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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