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Brambly Family History

Brambly 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: Bramble, Bramel, Brambila, Hambly, Bramley, Brumby, Braly, Bradby

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Where is the Brambly family from?

You can see how Brambly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brambly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brambly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Brambly families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brambly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brambly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brambly 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 268 census records available for the last name Brambly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brambly 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Brambly. 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 22 military records available for the last name Brambly. For the veterans among your Brambly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brambly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Brambly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brambly in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brambly 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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