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Brauers Family History

Brauers 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: Brauer, Bauers, Bauer, Brauner, Brager, Travers, Brayer, Bracero

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Where is the Brauers family from?

You can see how Brauers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brauers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Brauers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brauers family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Brauers's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Brauers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brauers 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 Brauers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brauers. 50% of Brauers men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Skilled Laborer
    50%

What Brauers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Brauers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brauers 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Brauers. 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 77 military records available for the last name Brauers. For the veterans among your Brauers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brauers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brauers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brauers in 1969 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brauers 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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