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Braunt Family History

Braunt 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, Brault, Brauns, Brant, Braund, Braune, Brunt, Brand, Brust

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Where is the Braunt family from?

You can see how Braunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Braunt families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Braunt families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braunt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Braunt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braunt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Braunt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Braunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braunt 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Braunt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Braunt. For the veterans among your Braunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braunt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Braunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Braunt in 1978 was 56, and 93 in 1993.

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