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Braaz Family History

Braaz 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: Braatz, Braz, Branz, Bratz, Braam, Brand, Kranz, Bryan, Brake, Brach

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Where is the Braaz family from?

You can see how Braaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Braaz families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Braaz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Braaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braaz 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 145 census records available for the last name Braaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braaz 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Braaz. 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 34 military records available for the last name Braaz. For the veterans among your Braaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braaz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Braaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Braaz in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braaz 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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