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Braf Family History

Braf 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: Graf, Bras, Brau, Bram, Bray, Bran, Braff, Braz, Brar, Brad

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Where is the Braf family from?

You can see how Braf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Braf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Braf families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Braf's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Braf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braf 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 Braf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braf. 60% of Braf men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Braf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Braf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braf 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Braf. 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 128 military records available for the last name Braf. For the veterans among your Braf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1991, in the United States, Braf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Braf in 1958 was 59, and 86 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braf 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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