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Braester Family History

Braester 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: Brester, Bruster, Bester, Brasher, Riester, Balster, Brewster

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Where is the Braester family from?

You can see how Braester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braester families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Braester families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Braester's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Braester families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braester 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 45 census records available for the last name Braester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braester 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Braester. 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 1 military records available for the last name Braester. For the veterans among your Braester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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