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Braon Family History

Braon 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: Braun, Brann, Brion, Bran, Brain, Brawn, Bryon, Breon, Branon, Baron

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Where is the Braon family from?

You can see how Braon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Braon families living in Colorado. This was about 56% of all the recorded Braon's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Braon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Braon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braon 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Braon. 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 42 military records available for the last name Braon. For the veterans among your Braon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Braon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Braon in 1978 was 86, and 87 in 1979.

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