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Bral Family History

Bral 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: Beal, Kral, Bras, Brau, Bal, Bram, Baral, Bray, Bran, Braly

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Where is the Bral family from?

You can see how Bral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bral family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bral families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Bral families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bral's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bral families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bral surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bral. 40% of Bral men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Bral women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bral were Foreman and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • House Work
    16%

What Bral family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bral 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Bral. 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 665 military records available for the last name Bral. For the veterans among your Bral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bral lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bral in 1964 was 69, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bral 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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