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Brayerton Family History

Brayerton 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: Brierton, Brayton, Brazelton, Braselton, Bratton, Drayton, Branton

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Where is the Brayerton family from?

You can see how Brayerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayerton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brayerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Brayerton families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Brayerton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brayerton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Brayerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayerton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brayerton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Brayerton. For the veterans among your Brayerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayerton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Brayerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brayerton in 1975 was 73, and 52 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayerton 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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