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Bralyn Family History

Bralyn 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, Balan, Braun, Balon, Kraly, Braley, Fralin, Brady, Brann

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Where is the Bralyn family from?

You can see how Bralyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bralyn family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Bralyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bralyn family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bralyn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bralyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bralyn 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 57 census records available for the last name Bralyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bralyn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bralyn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bralyn. For the veterans among your Bralyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bralyn

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