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Braiden Family History

Braiden Surname Meaning

see Braden (1). from Ó Bradáin see Braden (3).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Braiden family from?

You can see how Braiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braiden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braiden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Braiden families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Braiden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braiden families in 1911.
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What did your Braiden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Druggist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Braiden. 56% of Braiden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Braiden women worked as a Druggist.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Drayman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Druggist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braiden 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Braiden. 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 319 military records available for the last name Braiden. For the veterans among your Braiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braiden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Braiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Braiden in 1965 was 77, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braiden 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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