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Brayell Family History

Brayell Surname 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: Brazell, Brunell, Brayer, Bramel, Bradwell, Bramwell, Brasel, Browell

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Where is the Brayell family from?

You can see how Brayell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brayell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Brayell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brayell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brayell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayell 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 Brayell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Brayell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Brayell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brayell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brayell. For the veterans among your Brayell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brayell

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