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Braudon Family History

Braudon 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: Brandon, Bragdon, Braun, Branson, Bratton, Branton, Branden, Badon

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Where is the Braudon family from?

You can see how Braudon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braudon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Braudon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Braudon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Braudon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Braudon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braudon 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 Braudon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braudon. 24% of Braudon men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Braudon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braudon were Porter and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Porter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Braudon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Braudon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braudon 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Braudon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Braudon. For the veterans among your Braudon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braudon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Braudon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Braudon in 1971 was 66, and 78 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braudon 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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