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Braunhold Family History

Braunhold 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: Kaufhold, Reinhold, Brunsvold, Branford, Brandvold, Breinholt

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Where is the Braunhold family from?

You can see how Braunhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braunhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braunhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Braunhold families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Braunhold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Braunhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braunhold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braunhold ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Braunhold ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Braunhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braunhold 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Braunhold. 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 13 military records available for the last name Braunhold. For the veterans among your Braunhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braunhold lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Braunhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Braunhold in 1976 was 70, and 76 in 1986.

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