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Brauns Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Braun . This surname is also found in Latvia and the Netherlands. Scottish: variant of Brands

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


Similar surnames: Bruns, Braun, Brun, Braune, Brand, Brauner, Rauls, Bruno, Krans

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Where is the Brauns family from?

You can see how Brauns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brauns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brauns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Brauns families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Brauns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brauns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brauns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brauns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brauns. 100% of Brauns 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Brauns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brauns 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brauns. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brauns. For the veterans among your Brauns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brauns lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brauns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brauns in 1959 was 62, and 97 in 2004.

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