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Brainerd Family History

Brainerd Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brainard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brainerd family from?

You can see how Brainerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brainerd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brainerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Brainerd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brainerd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brainerd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brainerd 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 Brainerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brainerd. 15% of Brainerd men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Brainerd women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brainerd were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Brainerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Brainerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brainerd 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brainerd. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brainerd. For the veterans among your Brainerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brainerd lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brainerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brainerd in 1955 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brainerd 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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