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Braman Family History

Braman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Bramann a topographic name from Middle Low German brām ‘swampy thicket’ + man ‘man’ or of Brahmann a shortened form of Brademann of uncertain origin. English: variant of Bramham . Compare Brayman .

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


Similar surnames: Brayman, Radman, Broman, Bartman, Brackman, Buxman, Bramer, Bragan

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Where is the Braman family from?

You can see how Braman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Braman families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Braman's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Braman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Braman. 72% of Braman men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Fils D Cultivat
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Cultivateur
    10%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Braman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Braman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Braman. For the veterans among your Braman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Braman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Braman in 1955 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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