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Braudaway Family History

Braudaway 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: Bradway, Broadaway, Broadway, Radway, Treadaway, Hardaway, Boardway

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Where is the Braudaway family from?

You can see how Braudaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braudaway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Braudaway families living in Tennessee. This was about 17% of all the recorded Braudaway's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Braudaway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braudaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braudaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Citrus Fruit Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braudaway. 100% of Braudaway men worked as a Citrus Fruit Picker.

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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

  • Citrus Fruit Picker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Braudaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braudaway 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Braudaway. 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 46 military records available for the last name Braudaway. For the veterans among your Braudaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braudaway lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Braudaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Braudaway in 1962 was 85, and 69 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braudaway 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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