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Braige Family History

Braige 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: Craige, Bridge, Brake, Raine, Grange, Brice, Brace, Brager, Bagge

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Where is the Braige family from?

You can see how Braige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braige family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Braige families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Braige family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braige's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Braige families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braige 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 24 census records available for the last name Braige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braige 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Braige. 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 2 military records available for the last name Braige. For the veterans among your Braige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braige lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braige 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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