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Braida Family History

Braida 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: Branda, Brazda, Braid, Brand, Rada, Banda, Araiza, Prada, Breda

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Where is the Braida family from?

You can see how Braida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braida family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Braida families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Braida's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braida families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braida 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 Braida ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Braida. 100% of Braida men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braida 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Braida. 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 352 military records available for the last name Braida. For the veterans among your Braida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braida lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Braida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Braida in 1959 was 61, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braida 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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