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Brahney Family History

Brahney 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: Bradney, Radney, Bradner, Brauner, Braley, Bradley, Graney, Barney

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Where is the Brahney family from?

You can see how Brahney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brahney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Brahney families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brahney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brahney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brahney 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 Brahney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Button Hole Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brahney. 100% of Brahney women worked as a Button Hole Machinist.

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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

  • Button Hole Machinist
    100%

What Brahney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Brahney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahney 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Brahney. 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 73 military records available for the last name Brahney. For the veterans among your Brahney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Brahney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brahney in 1969 was 88, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brahney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahney 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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