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Braian Family History

Braian 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: Brian, Braman, Brain, Bragan, Branan, Bain, Drain, Bryan, Balan

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Where is the Braian family from?

You can see how Braian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Braian family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Braian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braian 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 92 census records available for the last name Braian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braian 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Braian. 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 Braian. For the veterans among your Braian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braian lifespan?

Average Braian life expectancy in 1994 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braian 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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