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Braca Family History

Braca 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: Brach, Brace, Baca, Brack, Branca, Braga, Graca, Bracy, Brand, Black

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Where is the Braca family from?

You can see how Braca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braca family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Braca families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Braca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Braca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braca 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 Braca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braca. 60% of Braca 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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%
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Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Braca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braca 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Braca. 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 66 military records available for the last name Braca. For the veterans among your Braca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braca lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Braca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Braca in 1965 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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