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Brayden Family History

Brayden 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: Branden, Bryden, Braden, Bracken, Hayden, Brandon, Brander, Bratten

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Where is the Brayden family from?

You can see how Brayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Brayden families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Brayden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brayden families in 1891.
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What did your Brayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brayden. 47% of Brayden men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brayden women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brayden were Teacher and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Brayden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayden 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Brayden. 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 203 military records available for the last name Brayden. For the veterans among your Brayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayden lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brayden in 1955 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayden 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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