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Brazes Family History

Brazes 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: Brazee, Brazel, Brake, Blazek, Bras, Brace, Brager, Blades, Braley

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Where is the Brazes family from?

You can see how Brazes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brazes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brazes families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brazes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brazes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brazes 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 Brazes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brazes. 50% of Brazes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brazes women 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%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Brazes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Brazes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brazes. 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 16 military records available for the last name Brazes. For the veterans among your Brazes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Brazes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brazes in 1975 was 65, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brazes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brazes 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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