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Braucher Family History

Braucher Name Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German brūchen ‘to enjoy’ (see Brauch ).

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


Similar surnames: Brauch, Kaucher, Bucher, Kucher, Bratcher, Brauer, Bracher, Bacher

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Where is the Braucher family from?

You can see how Braucher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braucher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braucher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Braucher family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braucher's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Braucher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braucher 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 Braucher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braucher. 14% of Braucher men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Braucher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braucher were Farm Helper and Household. .

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Farm Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Cook
    38%
  • Household
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braucher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braucher 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Braucher. 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 588 military records available for the last name Braucher. For the veterans among your Braucher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braucher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Braucher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Braucher in 1960 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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