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Braune Name Meaning

German: variant of Braun .

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


Similar surnames: Braun, Brauns, Brune, Braum, Brawn, Brand, Braund, Brause, Brase

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Where is the Braune family from?

You can see how Braune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braune family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braune families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Braune families living in Iowa. This was about 31% of all the recorded Braune's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Braune families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braune surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braune ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braune. 52% of Braune men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Braune women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braune were Farm Laborer and Domestic. .

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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
    52%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Braune. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Braune. For the veterans among your Braune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braune lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Braune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Braune in 1953 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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