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Brayer Family History

Brayer Surname Meaning

English: from an agent derivative of Middle English brai ‘pestle’ (Old French breie broie) for someone who made, sold or used pestles.

Scottish and northern Irish: shortened form of Scottish McBrayer.

German: variant of Breyer ‘brewer’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish brayer ‘brewer’.

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


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You can see how Brayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Brayer families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Brayer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brayer families in 1891.
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What did your Brayer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayer 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Brayer. 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 752 military records available for the last name Brayer. For the veterans among your Brayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Brayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brayer in 1948 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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