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Braus Family History

Braus Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brause 2 ‘noise roar’.

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


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Where is the Braus family from?

You can see how Braus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Braus families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Braus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Braus families in 1891.
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What did your Braus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braus. 34% of Braus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Braus women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braus 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Braus. 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 477 military records available for the last name Braus. For the veterans among your Braus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Braus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Braus in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braus 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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