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Braja Family History

Braja 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: Braga, Raja, Brand, Rana, Bara, Basa, Baba, Rada, Brake, Arata

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Where is the Braja family from?

You can see how Braja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Braja families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Braja's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Braja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braja ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Braja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braja 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Braja. 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 104 military records available for the last name Braja. For the veterans among your Braja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braja lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Braja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Braja in 1965 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

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