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Braider Family History

Braider 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: Brander, Brader, Raider, Rider, Rader, Bradner, Bader, Brauner

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Where is the Braider family from?

You can see how Braider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braider family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Braider families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Braider's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Braider families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braider 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 Braider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braider. 100% of Braider men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Braider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braider 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Braider. 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 31 military records available for the last name Braider. For the veterans among your Braider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braider lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Braider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Braider in 1972 was 80, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braider

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braider 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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