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Brazda Family History

Brazda Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Brázda): from brázda ‘furrow’ presumably a nickname denoting someone with a habitually ‘furrowed brow’ i.e. a worrier.

Alternatively, it may refer to a topographic name for someone who lived by cultivated land.

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


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Where is the Brazda family from?

You can see how Brazda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brazda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brazda family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brazda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brazda families in 1891.
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What did your Brazda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brazda. 33% of Brazda men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brazda women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brazda were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Domestic Worker
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brazda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazda 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Brazda. 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 630 military records available for the last name Brazda. For the veterans among your Brazda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazda lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Brazda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brazda in 1954 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brazda 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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