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Braiger Family History

Braiger 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: Brager, Braeger, Craiger, Prager, Pranger, Bradner, Brander, Badger

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Where is the Braiger family from?

You can see how Braiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Braiger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Braiger families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Braiger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Braiger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braiger 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 133 census records available for the last name Braiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braiger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Braiger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Braiger. For the veterans among your Braiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braiger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Braiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Braiger in 1967 was 86, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braiger 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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