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Braph Family History

Braph 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: Brach, Brash, Brand, Bach, Brush, Rath, Brake, Rapp, Bratt, Bath

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Where is the Braph family from?

You can see how Braph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braph family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Braph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Braph family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Braph's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Braph families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braph 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 15 census records available for the last name Braph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braph 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 immigration records available for the last name Braph. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Braph. For the veterans among your Braph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braph lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braph 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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