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Brauch Family History

Brauch Surname Meaning

South German: from a derivative of Middle High German brūchen ‘to enjoy’ hence a nickname for a gourmet or self-indulgent person.

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


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Where is the Brauch family from?

You can see how Brauch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brauch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brauch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Brauch families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brauch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brauch families in 1891.
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What did your Brauch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brauch. 100% of Brauch 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Brauch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brauch 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Brauch. 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 Brauch. For the veterans among your Brauch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brauch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brauch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brauch in 1953 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brauch 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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