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Braeuer Family History

Braeuer 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: Brauer, Breuer, Braeger, Bauer, Bradner, Brander, Brewer, Brauner

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Where is the Braeuer family from?

You can see how Braeuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braeuer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Braeuer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Braeuer families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braeuer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Braeuer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braeuer 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 Braeuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braeuer. 100% of Braeuer men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Braeuer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Braeuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braeuer 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Braeuer. 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 380 military records available for the last name Braeuer. For the veterans among your Braeuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braeuer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Braeuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Braeuer in 1962 was 70, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braeuer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braeuer 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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