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Braves Family History

Braves 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: Brave, Graves, Draves, Braver, Beaver, Brake, Grave, Chaves, Raven

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Where is the Braves family from?

You can see how Braves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Braves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Braves families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Braves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braves 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 Braves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braves. 30% of Braves men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Braves women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braves were Mechanic and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Janitor
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Braves family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Braves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braves 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Braves. 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 70 military records available for the last name Braves. For the veterans among your Braves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Braves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Braves in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braves 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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