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Brayson Name Meaning

from the personal name Braye + son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Branson, Bryson, Brayton, Bramson, Brabson, Rayson, Grayson, Brandon

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Where is the Brayson family from?

You can see how Brayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Brayson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brayson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brayson. 30% of Brayson men worked as a Truck Driver and 45% of Brayson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brayson were New Worker and Housewife. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayson 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Brayson. 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 206 military records available for the last name Brayson. For the veterans among your Brayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brayson in 1967 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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