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Brafman Family History

Brafman Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Braff.

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


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Where is the Brafman family from?

You can see how Brafman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brafman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brafman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brafman families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brafman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brafman families in 1891.
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What did your Brafman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brafman. 20% of Brafman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Brafman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brafman were Proprietor and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Brafman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brafman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brafman 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Brafman. 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 94 military records available for the last name Brafman. For the veterans among your Brafman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brafman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brafman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brafman in 1962 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brafman 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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