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Braer Family History

Braer 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: Baer, Brager, Brayer, Brier, Bruer, Braker, Bramer, Broer, Brauer

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Where is the Braer family from?

You can see how Braer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Braer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Braer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Braer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braer 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 508 census records available for the last name Braer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braer 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Braer. 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 47 military records available for the last name Braer. For the veterans among your Braer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Braer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Braer in 1970 was 58, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braer 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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