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Braceland Family History

Braceland 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: Breland, Bratland, Breeland, Roseland, Ireland, Wakeland, Lackland

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Where is the Braceland family from?

You can see how Braceland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braceland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braceland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Braceland families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Braceland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Braceland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braceland 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Braceland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braceland 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Braceland. 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 117 military records available for the last name Braceland. For the veterans among your Braceland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braceland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Braceland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Braceland in 1962 was 83, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braceland 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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