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Braden Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Bradáin ‘descendant of Bradán’, a personal name meaning ‘salmon’. The Gaelic name was sometimes translated into English as Salmon or Fisher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Breden, Branden, Bowden, Boden, Roden, Brandon, Bladen, Brader

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Braden Family Origin

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Braden Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    42%

  • Carpenter

    6%

  • School

    6%

  • Servant

    6%

In 1881, the most common Braden occupation in Canada was Farmer. 42% of Braden's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Braden family was Servant. Farmer, Carpenter and School were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Braden.

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Braden Historical Records

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Braden Life Expectancy

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