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Brahaney Family History

Brahaney 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: Brackney, Bradney, Mahaney, Radney, Haney, Bradner, Brauner, Braaten

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Where is the Brahaney family from?

You can see how Brahaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahaney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brahaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Brahaney families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brahaney's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Brahaney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahaney 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 Brahaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brahaney. 60% of Brahaney men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Brahaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Brahaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahaney 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Brahaney. 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 175 military records available for the last name Brahaney. For the veterans among your Brahaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahaney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brahaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brahaney in 1966 was 63, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brahaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahaney 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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