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Brausen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places called Brausen in former East and West Prussia.

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


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Where is the Brausen family from?

You can see how Brausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brausen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Brausen families living in Alberta. This was about 82% of all the recorded Brausen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brausen families in 1911.
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What did your Brausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brausen. 100% of Brausen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Brausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Brausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brausen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Brausen. 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 317 military records available for the last name Brausen. For the veterans among your Brausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brausen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brausen in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brausen 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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