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Braha Family History

Braha 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: Brahm, Braham, Bruha, Braga, Blaha, Abraha, Brand, Abraham, Rana

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Where is the Braha family from?

You can see how Braha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Braha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Braha families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Braha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Braha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braha 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 Braha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braha. 50% of Braha men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Braha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braha 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Braha. 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 54 military records available for the last name Braha. For the veterans among your Braha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Braha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Braha in 1966 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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