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Braza Family History

Braza 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: Braga, Breza, Braz, Brazda, Raza, Brand, Rana, Bara, Basa, Baba

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Where is the Braza family from?

You can see how Braza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braza family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Braza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Braza family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Braza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Braza families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braza 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 Braza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braza. 100% of Braza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Braza women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Braza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Braza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braza 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Braza. 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 68 military records available for the last name Braza. For the veterans among your Braza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Braza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Braza in 1964 was 66, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braza 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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