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Braly Family History

Braly Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Braley.

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


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Where is the Braly family from?

You can see how Braly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Braly families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braly families in 1891.
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What did your Braly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braly. 38% of Braly men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Braly women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braly were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Braly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braly 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Braly. 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 989 military records available for the last name Braly. For the veterans among your Braly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Braly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Braly in 1959 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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