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Brais Family History

Brais Surname Meaning

French: altered form of Bray.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brais family from?

You can see how Brais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brais family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 326 Brais families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Brais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brais families in 1911.
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What did your Brais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brais. 31% of Brais men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Cult
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brais 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Brais. 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 533 military records available for the last name Brais. For the veterans among your Brais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brais lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brais in 1965 was 84, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brais 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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