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Bralley Family History

Bralley Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Brailey or Braley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bralley family from?

You can see how Bralley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bralley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bralley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Bralley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bralley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bralley families in 1891.
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What did your Bralley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bralley. 100% of Bralley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bralley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bralley 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Bralley. 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 483 military records available for the last name Bralley. For the veterans among your Bralley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bralley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bralley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bralley in 1960 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bralley 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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