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Braley Name Meaning

English: probably a variant spelling of Brailey. French: from a diminutive of Brael, from Old French braiel, a belt knotted at the waist to hold up breeches, presumably an occupational name for a maker of such belts. There may be some connection with Breilly (see Brallier). This is a New England name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bruley, Bradley, Braly, Bralley, Staley, Paley, Brailey, Bramley

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Braley Family Origin

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Braley Family Occupations

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  • Coal Miner

    16%

  • Brewers Drayman

    5%

  • Brickmaker

    5%

  • Cabinet Maker

    5%

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Braley family was Cabinet Maker. The most common Braley occupation in the UK was Coal Miner. 16% of Braley's were Coal Miners. Coal Miner, Brewers Drayman and Brickmaker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Braley.

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