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Braelley Family History

Braelley 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: Bralley, Braley, Bradley, Bramley, Brierley, Brantley, Brailey

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Where is the Braelley family from?

You can see how Braelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braelley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Braelley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Braelley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braelley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Braelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braelley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Braelley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Braelley. For the veterans among your Braelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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