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Braff Family History

Braff Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Poland): probably an artificial name from German brav ‘good upright’. Americanized form of Swedish Braf or Brav: from the adjective bra (older spelling braf) ‘good’.

Used as a soldier's name probably with the now obsolete meaning ‘brave manly’.

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


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Where is the Braff family from?

You can see how Braff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Braff families living in Warwickshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Braff's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Braff families in 1891.
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What did your Braff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commission Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Braff. 100% of Braff men worked as a Commission Agent and 100% of Braff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commission Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braff 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Braff. 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 295 military records available for the last name Braff. For the veterans among your Braff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braff lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Braff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Braff in 1942 was 34, and 67 in 2004.

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