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Braih Family History

Braih 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: Brach, Brash, Brain, Braid, Brais, Brand, Bain, Bach, Brush, Rath

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Where is the Braih family from?

You can see how Braih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braih family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Braih families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braih's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Braih families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braih 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 16 census records available for the last name Braih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braih 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Braih. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Braih. For the veterans among your Braih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braih lifespan?

Average Braih life expectancy in 1976 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braih 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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