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Bravy Family History

Bravy 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: Brady, Bray, Braly, Brave, Bravo, Bracy, Brand, Gray, Ray, Brake

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Where is the Bravy family from?

You can see how Bravy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bravy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bravy families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bravy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bravy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bravy 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 Bravy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bravy. 100% of Bravy 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%

What Bravy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Bravy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravy 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bravy. 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 73 military records available for the last name Bravy. For the veterans among your Bravy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Bravy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bravy in 1972 was 68, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bravy 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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