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Bramsley Family History

Bramsley 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, Ramsey, Bromley, Braley, Bradley, Grasley, Brantley, Bramble

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Where is the Bramsley family from?

You can see how Bramsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bramsley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bramsley family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bramsley's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bramsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramsley 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 63 census records available for the last name Bramsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramsley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bramsley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bramsley. For the veterans among your Bramsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramsley lifespan?

Average Bramsley life expectancy in 1965 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramsley 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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