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Brauson Family History

Brauson 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: Branson, Bramson, Brausen, Brabson, Brandon, Braun, Bratton, Ranson

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Where is the Brauson family from?

You can see how Brauson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brauson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brauson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brauson families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brauson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brauson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brauson 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 Brauson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brauson. 50% of Brauson 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Brauson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brauson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Brauson. 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 34 military records available for the last name Brauson. For the veterans among your Brauson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brauson lifespan?

Average Brauson life expectancy in 1972 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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