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Braucht Family History

Braucht Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Brauch with the addition of excrescent -t.

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


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Where is the Braucht family from?

You can see how Braucht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braucht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Braucht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Braucht families living in Alberta. This was about 89% of all the recorded Braucht's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Braucht families in 1911.
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What did your Braucht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braucht. 50% of Braucht men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Braucht women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braucht were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Stone Cutter
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    75%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braucht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braucht 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Braucht. 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 Braucht. For the veterans among your Braucht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braucht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Braucht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Braucht in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braucht 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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