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Braim Family History

Braim Surname Meaning

see Braham.

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


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Where is the Braim family from?

You can see how Braim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Braim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Braim families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Braim's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Braim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braim 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 Braim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braim. 24% of Braim men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Braim women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braim were Basketweaver and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Auto Scrap Dealer
    16%
  • Junk Buyer
    16%
  • Basketweaver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Braim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Braim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braim 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Braim. 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 345 military records available for the last name Braim. For the veterans among your Braim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Braim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Braim in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braim 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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