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Brayla Family History

Brayla 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: Bala, Araya, Balla, Brayman, Brayer, Raya, Branca, Bhalla, Branda

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Where is the Brayla family from?

You can see how Brayla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayla family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Brayla families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayla's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brayla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Brayla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayla 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brayla. 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 Brayla. For the veterans among your Brayla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Brayla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brayla in 1969 was 51, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayla 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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