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Braner Family History

Braner Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant of Branner or Breiner.

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


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Where is the Braner family from?

You can see how Braner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Braner families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Braner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Braner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braner 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 Braner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braner. 19% of Braner men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Braner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braner were Foreman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Foreman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Braner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Braner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Braner. 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 910 military records available for the last name Braner. For the veterans among your Braner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Braner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Braner in 1962 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braner 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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