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Braphey Family History

Braphey 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: Braley, Bradley, Brasher, Bramley, Rapley, Brailey, Trahey, Brophy

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Where is the Braphey family from?

You can see how Braphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braphey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Braphey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Braphey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Braphey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braphey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braphey 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 62 census records available for the last name Braphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braphey 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 Braphey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Braphey. For the veterans among your Braphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braphey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braphey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braphey

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