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Braegger Family History

Braegger Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Brägger): habitational name for someone from Bräg in Toggenburg district. Compare Bragger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Braegger family from?

You can see how Braegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braegger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Braegger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Braegger family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Braegger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Braegger families in 1911.
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What did your Braegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braegger. 34% of Braegger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

What Braegger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Braegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braegger 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Braegger. 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 123 military records available for the last name Braegger. For the veterans among your Braegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braegger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Braegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Braegger in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braegger 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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