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Brainerd Name Meaning

English: variant of Brainard .

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


Similar surnames: Brainard, Rainer, Trainer, Braford, Craner, Bainer, Bradner, Branner

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Where is the Brainerd family from?

You can see how Brainerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brainerd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brainerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 64 Brainerd families living in Connecticut. This was about 74% of all the recorded Brainerd's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Brainerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brainerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brainerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brainerd. 100% of Brainerd men worked as an Income. .

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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

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brainerd. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brainerd. For the veterans among your Brainerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brainerd lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brainerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brainerd in 1955 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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