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Braah Family History

Braah 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: Brach, Brash, Braam, Brand, Bach, Brush, Rath, Bryan, Brake, Bratt

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Where is the Braah family from?

You can see how Braah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Braah families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Braah's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Braah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Braah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braah 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Braah. 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 4 military records available for the last name Braah. For the veterans among your Braah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braah 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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