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Brayman Name Meaning

Altered form of Braman a surname of English or German origin and possibly also of German Breymann (see Breyman ).

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


Similar surnames: Braman, Rayman, Hayman, Brotman, Radman, Gayman, Brachman, Rahman

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Where is the Brayman family from?

You can see how Brayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Brayman families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brayman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brayman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brayman. 23% of Brayman men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Brayman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brayman were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Farm
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayman 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Brayman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brayman. For the veterans among your Brayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brayman in 1953 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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