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Brazee Family History

Brazee Surname Meaning

Altered form of Bresee a surname of Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Brazee family from?

You can see how Brazee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brazee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Brazee families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Brazee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brazee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brazee 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 Brazee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brazee. 26% of Brazee men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Brazee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brazee were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Brazee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brazee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazee 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 Brazee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brazee. For the veterans among your Brazee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazee lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brazee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brazee in 1957 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brazee 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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