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Braica Family History

Braica Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Branca, Brick, Barca, Brach, Brice, Araiza, Franca, Brace, Baca

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Where is the Braica family from?

You can see how Braica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braica family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Braica families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braica's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Braica families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braica surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Braica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braica. 25% of Braica men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Braica women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braica were Salesman and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Braica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Braica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braica 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Braica. 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 98 military records available for the last name Braica. For the veterans among your Braica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braica lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Braica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Braica in 1959 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braica

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braica 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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