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Brager Family History

Brager Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farms so called in eastern Norway which may have derived their name from a river name meaning ‘roaring thundering’.

South German (Bräger): see Braeger.

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


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Where is the Brager family from?

You can see how Brager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Brager families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Brager's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brager families in 1891.
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What did your Brager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brager. 50% of Brager men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Brager 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brager 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Brager. 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 670 military records available for the last name Brager. For the veterans among your Brager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brager lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brager in 1962 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brager 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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