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Braidy Family History

Braidy 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: Brady, Brawdy, Braddy, Braid, Brandy, Brand, Broady, Braley, Baldy

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Where is the Braidy family from?

You can see how Braidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braidy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Braidy families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Braidy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Braidy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braidy 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 Braidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braidy. 36% of Braidy 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Braidy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braidy 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Braidy. 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 170 military records available for the last name Braidy. For the veterans among your Braidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braidy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Braidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Braidy in 1968 was 77, and 22 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braidy 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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