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Braeley Family History

Braeley 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: Braley, Bradley, Bramley, Brailey, Brawley, Bralley, Bailey, Barley

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Where is the Braeley family from?

You can see how Braeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braeley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Braeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Braeley families living in South Carolina. This was about 83% of all the recorded Braeley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Braeley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Braeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braeley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Braeley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Braeley. For the veterans among your Braeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braeley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braeley

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