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Braveman Family History

Braveman 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: Braverman, Brayman, Brackman, Baseman, Branaman, Braman, Breneman

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Where is the Braveman family from?

You can see how Braveman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braveman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Braveman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Braveman family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braveman's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Braveman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braveman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Braveman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braveman. 37% of Braveman men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Braveman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braveman were Owner and Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    37%
  • Salesman
    32%
  • Help Operator
    16%
  • Owner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Braveman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Braveman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braveman 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Braveman. 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 101 military records available for the last name Braveman. For the veterans among your Braveman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braveman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Braveman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Braveman in 1962 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braveman 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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