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Brayda Family History

Brayda 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: Branda, Brazda, Brand, Rada, Banda, Araya, Prada, Breda, Brayman

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Where is the Brayda family from?

You can see how Brayda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brayda family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brayda's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Brayda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayda 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 Brayda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brayda. 100% of Brayda 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 Brayda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Brayda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayda 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Brayda. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brayda. For the veterans among your Brayda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Brayda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brayda in 1965 was 60, and 82 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brayda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayda 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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