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Braunlich Family History

Braunlich Surname Meaning

German (Bräunlich): variant of Bräunling from an ancient Germanic personal name (see Brauning).

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


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Where is the Braunlich family from?

You can see how Braunlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braunlich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Braunlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Braunlich families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Braunlich's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Braunlich families in 1911.
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What did your Braunlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braunlich. 60% of Braunlich men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Braunlich women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braunlich were Electrician and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%

What Braunlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braunlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braunlich 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Braunlich. 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 626 military records available for the last name Braunlich. For the veterans among your Braunlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braunlich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Braunlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Braunlich in 1962 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braunlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braunlich 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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