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Brae Family History

Brae 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: Brake, Bras, Brue, Brace, Brau, Bree, Bram, Bray, Bran, Brave

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Where is the Brae family from?

You can see how Brae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brae family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brae families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brae's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brae families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brae 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 Brae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Manager and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brae. 45% of Brae men worked as a Farm Manager and 100% of Brae women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Manager
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Brae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brae 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Brae. 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 681 military records available for the last name Brae. For the veterans among your Brae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brae lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Brae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brae in 1967 was 62, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brae 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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