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Bravey Family History

Bravey Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Braby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bravey family from?

You can see how Bravey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bravey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Bravey families living in Durham. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bravey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bravey families in 1891.
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What did your Bravey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bravey. 100% of Bravey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Bravey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravey 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Bravey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bravey. For the veterans among your Bravey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bravey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bravey

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