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Brauston Family History

Brauston 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: Ruston, Beaston, Branson, Bratton, Branton, Baston, Bruton, Brunton

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Where is the Brauston family from?

You can see how Brauston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brauston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Brauston families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there were 2 Brauston families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brauston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brauston families in 1920.
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What did your Brauston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Works Foreman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brauston. 100% of Brauston men worked as a Public Works Foreman and 100% of Brauston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Public Works Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Brauston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brauston 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Brauston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brauston. For the veterans among your Brauston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brauston lifespan?

Average Brauston life expectancy in 1968 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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