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Braffman Family History

Braffman 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: Brafman, Brayman, Brackman, Roffman, Branaman, Braman, Bronfman

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Where is the Braffman family from?

You can see how Braffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braffman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Braffman family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Braffman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Braffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braffman 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 Braffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braffman. 100% of Braffman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Braffman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Braffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Braffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braffman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Braffman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Braffman. For the veterans among your Braffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braffman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Braffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Braffman in 1966 was 69, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braffman 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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