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Braveboy Family History

Braveboy 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: Brayboy, Gravely, Braley, Bracero, Brave, Bravo, Ravelo, Bracey

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Where is the Braveboy family from?

You can see how Braveboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braveboy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Braveboy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Braveboy families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Braveboy's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Braveboy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braveboy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Braveboy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braveboy. 100% of Braveboy men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Braveboy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Braveboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braveboy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Braveboy. 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 75 military records available for the last name Braveboy. For the veterans among your Braveboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braveboy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Braveboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Braveboy in 1974 was 63, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braveboy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braveboy 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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