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Brayme Family History

Brayme 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: Brame, Braymer, Brake, Brahm, Brace, Brammer, Brayman, Brayer, Bramel

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Where is the Brayme family from?

You can see how Brayme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayme family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brayme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brayme families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayme's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brayme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Brayme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayme 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brayme. 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 Brayme. For the veterans among your Brayme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayme lifespan?

Average Brayme life expectancy in 2000 was 75 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayme 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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