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Braughard Family History

Braughard 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: Brouhard, Brassard, Bouchard, Blanchard, Brougham, Bravard, Baumhardt

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Where is the Braughard family from?

You can see how Braughard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braughard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braughard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Braughard family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Braughard's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Braughard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Braughard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braughard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Braughard. 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 8 military records available for the last name Braughard. For the veterans among your Braughard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braughard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Braughard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Braughard in 1973 was 69, and 72 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braughard 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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