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Brayboy Family History

Brayboy Surname Meaning

Native American (Tuscarora): altered form of Braveboy itself a translation into English of a personal name meaning ‘brave boy’. This surname which is actually most common among African Americans is also characteristic of the Lumbee Native American tribe of NC.

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


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Where is the Brayboy family from?

You can see how Brayboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayboy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayboy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brayboy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayboy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brayboy families in 1891.
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What did your Brayboy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brayboy. 100% of Brayboy 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brayboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayboy 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brayboy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 365 military records available for the last name Brayboy. For the veterans among your Brayboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayboy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Brayboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brayboy in 1943 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayboy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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