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Brameley Family History

Brameley 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: Bramley, Bromley, Braley, Bradley, Bramel, Brantley, Bramble, Brailey

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Where is the Brameley family from?

You can see how Brameley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brameley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brameley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brameley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brameley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brameley 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 56 census records available for the last name Brameley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brameley 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 Brameley. 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 Brameley. For the veterans among your Brameley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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