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Bragaw Family History

Bragaw Surname Meaning

Altered form of Brokaw a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Bragaw family from?

You can see how Bragaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bragaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bragaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bragaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bragaw families in 1891.
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What did your Bragaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bragaw. 28% of Bragaw men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Executive
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Bragaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bragaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragaw 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Bragaw. 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 192 military records available for the last name Bragaw. For the veterans among your Bragaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragaw lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bragaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bragaw in 1952 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bragaw 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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