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Brauston Family History

Brauston 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: Ruston, Beaston, Branson, Bratton, Branton, Baston, Bruton, Brunton

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Where is the Brauston family from?

You can see how Brauston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brauston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Brauston families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 11 Brauston families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brauston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brauston families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brauston 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 Brauston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Works Foreman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brauston. 100% of Brauston men worked as a Public Works Foreman and 100% of Brauston 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Public Works Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brauston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Brauston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brauston 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Brauston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brauston. For the veterans among your Brauston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brauston lifespan?

Average Brauston life expectancy in 1968 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brauston 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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