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Braie Family History

Braie 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: Brake, Brace, Brave, Brain, Brame, Braid, Brais, Brazie, Brase, Brand

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Where is the Braie family from?

You can see how Braie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Braie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Braie families living in Middlesex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Braie's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Braie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Braie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braie 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Braie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Braie. For the veterans among your Braie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Braie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Braie in 1967 was 27, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braie 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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