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Brayshaw Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Bradshaw reflecting the local Yorkshire pronunciation.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bradshaw, Braham, Renshaw, Baynham, Ramshaw, Branham, Ranshaw

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Where is the Brayshaw family from?

You can see how Brayshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brayshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Brayshaw families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayshaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brayshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Brayshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brayshaw. 29% of Brayshaw men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Brayshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brayshaw were Dairy Farmer and Household Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Brayshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayshaw 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brayshaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brayshaw. For the veterans among your Brayshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayshaw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brayshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Brayshaw in 1961 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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