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Bragman Family History

Bragman Name 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: Brugman, Brayman, Bregman, Braman, Bragan, Brigman, Brafman, Rahman

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Where is the Bragman family from?

You can see how Bragman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bragman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bragman family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bragman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bragman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bragman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bragman. 22% of Bragman men worked as a Clerk and 45% of Bragman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bragman were Manager and Cashier. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Cashier
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bragman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragman 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Bragman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 98 military records available for the last name Bragman. For the veterans among your Bragman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bragman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bragman in 1958 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

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