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Brayes Family History

Brayes 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: Brayer, Rayes, Bayes, Hayes, Brake, Bras, Brace, Bayer, Brager

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Where is the Brayes family from?

You can see how Brayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brayes family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayes's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Brayes families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Brayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brayes. 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 28 military records available for the last name Brayes. For the veterans among your Brayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayes lifespan?

Average Brayes life expectancy in 1976 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayes 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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