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Braziel Family History

Braziel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brazil This form of the surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Braziel family from?

You can see how Braziel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braziel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braziel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Braziel families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Braziel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braziel families in 1891.
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What did your Braziel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braziel. 100% of Braziel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Braziel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braziel 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Braziel. 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 993 military records available for the last name Braziel. For the veterans among your Braziel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braziel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Braziel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Braziel in 1951 was 49, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braziel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braziel 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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