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Braidshaw Family History

Braidshaw 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: Bradshaw, Brayshaw, Bagshaw, Bridgham, Bradham, Grimshaw, Ramshaw

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Where is the Braidshaw family from?

You can see how Braidshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braidshaw family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Braidshaw families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Braidshaw families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Braidshaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Braidshaw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braidshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Braidshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braidshaw 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 Braidshaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Braidshaw. For the veterans among your Braidshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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