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Braheney Family History

Braheney 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: Blakeney, Brackney, Bradney, Breheny, Radney, Cravener, Bradner

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Where is the Braheney family from?

You can see how Braheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braheney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braheney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Braheney families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braheney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Braheney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braheney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Braheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braheney 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Braheney. 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 32 military records available for the last name Braheney. For the veterans among your Braheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braheney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Braheney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Braheney in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braheney 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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