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Brauns Family History

Brauns Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Braun. This surname is also found in Latvia and the Netherlands. Scottish: variant of Brands

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


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Where is the Brauns family from?

You can see how Brauns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brauns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brauns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brauns families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brauns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brauns families in 1911.
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What did your Brauns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brauns. 25% of Brauns men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Brauns women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brauns were Owner and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Brauns lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brauns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brauns in 1959 was 62, and 97 in 2004.

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