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Braser Family History

Braser 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: Fraser, Brager, Brayer, Brasher, Braker, Graser, Bramer, Blaser

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Where is the Braser family from?

You can see how Braser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Braser families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braser's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Braser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braser 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 Braser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braser. 50% of Braser men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Braser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Braser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braser 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Braser. 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 80 military records available for the last name Braser. For the veterans among your Braser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Braser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Braser in 1971 was 52, and 70 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braser 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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