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Braselton Family History

Braselton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brazelton.

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


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Where is the Braselton family from?

You can see how Braselton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braselton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braselton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Braselton families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Braselton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braselton families in 1911.
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What did your Braselton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braselton. 19% of Braselton men worked as a Merchant and 35% of Braselton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braselton were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Merchant
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    35%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • House Wife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braselton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braselton 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Braselton. 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 454 military records available for the last name Braselton. For the veterans among your Braselton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braselton lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Braselton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Braselton in 1954 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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