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Brarey Family History

Brarey 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: Rarey, Braley, Bracey, Carey, Barley, Brake, Barry, Brace, Brager

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Where is the Brarey family from?

You can see how Brarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brarey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brarey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brarey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Brarey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brarey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brarey 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 67 census records available for the last name Brarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brarey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brarey. 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 Brarey. For the veterans among your Brarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brarey 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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