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Braga Family History

Braga Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from Braga, a city in northern Portugal.

As Bracara Augusta, it was the capital of the Roman province of Gallaecia.

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


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Where is the Braga family from?

You can see how Braga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braga family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Braga families living in Middlesex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Braga's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Braga families in 1891.
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What did your Braga ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braga. 50% of Braga 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Music Teacher
    25%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Braga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braga 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Braga. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Braga. For the veterans among your Braga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braga lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Braga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Braga in 1953 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braga 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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