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Brawders Family History

Brawders 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: Brander, Brader, Brandeis, Brandes, Badders, Browder, Brawer

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Where is the Brawders family from?

You can see how Brawders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brawders families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Brawders families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Brawders's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Brawders families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brawders 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 Brawders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Book Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brawders. 100% of Brawders men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brawders women worked as a Book Keeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Book Keeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Brawders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawders 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Brawders. 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 97 military records available for the last name Brawders. For the veterans among your Brawders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawders lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brawders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brawders in 1961 was 60, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brawders 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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