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Braye Family History

Braye Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): from the Middle English female personal name Braye.

Its origin is unknown but it might derive from Breton bregh ‘fine brave’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Braye family from?

You can see how Braye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Braye families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Braye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braye families in 1891.
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What did your Braye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braye. 39% of Braye 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
    39%
  • Private Means
    31%
  • Milliner
    16%
  • Telephonist
    16%

What Braye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braye 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Braye. 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 350 military records available for the last name Braye. For the veterans among your Braye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braye lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Braye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Braye in 1948 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braye 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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