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Bralye Family History

Bralye 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: Braly, Brake, Brace, Kraly, Brule, Balle, Braley, Brayer, Balke

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Where is the Bralye family from?

You can see how Bralye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bralye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bralye families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bralye's in USA. California had the highest population of Bralye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bralye 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 Bralye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bralye. 100% of Bralye men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Bralye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Bralye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bralye 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bralye. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bralye. For the veterans among your Bralye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bralye lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Bralye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bralye in 1970 was 86, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bralye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bralye 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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