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Braisier Family History

Braisier 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: Brasier, Brasher, Bradsher, Brazier, Brisker, Traister, Brallier

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Where is the Braisier family from?

You can see how Braisier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braisier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Braisier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Braisier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Braisier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braisier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braisier 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 Braisier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braisier. 100% of Braisier men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Braisier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braisier 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Braisier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Braisier. For the veterans among your Braisier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braisier lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braisier

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