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Braheny Family History

Braheny 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: Breheny, Braley, Braden, Trahey, Bracey, Bahena, Brand, Bracken

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Where is the Braheny family from?

You can see how Braheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braheny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Braheny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Braheny families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braheny's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Braheny families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braheny 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 Braheny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braheny. 100% of Braheny men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Braheny women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Finisher
    34%

What Braheny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Braheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braheny 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Braheny. 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 32 military records available for the last name Braheny. For the veterans among your Braheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braheny lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Braheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Braheny in 1946 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braheny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braheny 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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