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Bracero Name Meaning

Spanish: from bracero an occupational name most likely for a day laborer or farm hand although the term could also mean ‘brewer’ and ‘sure-armed man’ (i.e. one with a good aim in throwing or shooting) and these senses cannot be excluded.

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


Similar surnames: Brauer, Acero, Brayer, Bruer, Bater, Bramer, Brewer, Bracco, Braker

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Where is the Bracero family from?

You can see how Bracero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bracero family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bracero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bracero families living in Indiana. This was about 5% of all the recorded Bracero's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bracero families in 1920.
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What did your Bracero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bracero. 38% of Bracero men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Bracero women worked as a Costurera. .

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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

  • Labrador
    38%
  • Jornalero
    38%
  • Chauffer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bracero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bracero 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Bracero. 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 422 military records available for the last name Bracero. For the veterans among your Bracero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bracero lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bracero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bracero in 1959 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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