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Braggs Family History

Braggs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bragg with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Braggs family from?

You can see how Braggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braggs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Braggs families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Braggs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braggs families in 1911.
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What did your Braggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braggs. 34% of Braggs men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Braggs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braggs were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Porter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Braggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braggs 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Braggs. 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 828 military records available for the last name Braggs. For the veterans among your Braggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braggs lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Braggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Braggs in 1948 was 35, and 60 in 2004.

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