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Braedey Family History

Braedey Surname 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: Brander, Brandel, Branden, Braley, Bradley, Breeden, Breden, Brady

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Where is the Braedey family from?

You can see how Braedey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braedey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Braedey families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Braedey families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braedey's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Braedey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Braedey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braedey 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 immigration records available for the last name Braedey. 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 Braedey. For the veterans among your Braedey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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