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Braud Family History

Braud Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Berwald composed of the elements ber(n) ‘bear’ and wald ‘power authority’.

It is a shortened variant of Beraud.

Compare Brault and Breaud.

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


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Where is the Braud family from?

You can see how Braud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braud families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Braud families living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Braud's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Braud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braud 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 Braud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braud. 100% of Braud 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Braud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braud 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 Braud. 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 Braud. For the veterans among your Braud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braud lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Braud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Braud in 1944 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braud 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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