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Braik Family History

Braik 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: Brack, Brain, Craik, Brank, Braid, Brais, Baik, Frank, Brand, Bain

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Where is the Braik family from?

You can see how Braik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Braik families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braik's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Braik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braik 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 Braik ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braik. 100% of Braik women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Braik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braik 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Braik. 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 34 military records available for the last name Braik. For the veterans among your Braik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Braik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Braik in 1971 was 44, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braik 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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