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Braby Family History

Braby Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Brébeuf in Calvados France.

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


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Where is the Braby family from?

You can see how Braby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Braby families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Braby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braby families in 1911.
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What did your Braby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Braby. 56% of Braby 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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Photographer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Braby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braby 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Braby. 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 422 military records available for the last name Braby. For the veterans among your Braby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Braby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Braby in 1963 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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