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Brayall Family History

Brayall Name 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: Ryall, Bramhall, Royall, Brazill, Mayall, Brazell, Brill, Ball, Bryan

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Where is the Brayall family from?

You can see how Brayall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brayall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Brayall families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayall's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brayall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brayall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brayall. 100% of Brayall men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Brayall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayall 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Brayall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Brayall. For the veterans among your Brayall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brayall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brayall in 1962 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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