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Brau Family History

Brau Surname Meaning

South German (Bräu): from a shortened form of an agent noun denoting a brewer from Middle High German briuwen ‘to brew’. Catalan and southern French: nickname from the adjective brau meaning ‘brave fierce’ in Catalan and ‘wild’ in Occitan or from a homonymous noun meaning ‘bull’ both ultimately from Latin barbarus ‘barbarian ruffian’ (compare Spanish and Portuguese Bravo).

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


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You can see how Brau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Brau families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brau families in 1911.
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What did your Brau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brau. 34% of Brau men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brau. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brau. For the veterans among your Brau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brau in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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