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Brayan Family History

Brayan 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: Bryan, Brayman, Braman, Bragan, Branan, Branyan, Narayan, Balan

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Where is the Brayan family from?

You can see how Brayan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brayan family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Brayan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brayan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Brayan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayan 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Brayan. 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 44 military records available for the last name Brayan. For the veterans among your Brayan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Brayan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brayan in 1976 was 86, and 67 in 2002.

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