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Braith Family History

Braith 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: Raith, Rath, Brach, Bratt, Bath, Britz, Branch, Faith, Rauth, Brash

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Where is the Braith family from?

You can see how Braith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braith families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Braith family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braith's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Braith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braith. 100% of Braith men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Braith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braith 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Braith. 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 155 military records available for the last name Braith. For the veterans among your Braith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braith lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Braith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Braith in 1966 was 87, and 15 in 2003.

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