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Braunns Family History

Braunns 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: Brauns, Braun, Brauner, Brann, Brunn, Bruns, Brauning, Bruhns, Brands

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Where is the Braunns family from?

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

What did your Braunns ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Braunns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braunns 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Braunns. 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 32 military records available for the last name Braunns. For the veterans among your Braunns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braunns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Braunns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Braunns in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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