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Braich Family History

Braich Surname Meaning

Sikh the name of a Jat clan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Braich family from?

You can see how Braich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Braich family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braich's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Braich families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braich 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 Braich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braich. 38% of Braich men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Braich women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braich were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Investigator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Braich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Braich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braich 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Braich. 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 22 military records available for the last name Braich. For the veterans among your Braich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Braich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Braich in 1962 was 83, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braich 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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