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Bralls Family History

Bralls 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: Balls, Ralls, Brill, Ball, Bras, Balla, Balles, Balle, Braley, Balas

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Where is the Bralls family from?

You can see how Bralls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bralls family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Bralls families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bralls families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bralls's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Bralls families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bralls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bralls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bralls 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bralls. 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 military records available for the last name Bralls. For the veterans among your Bralls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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