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Brawly Family History

Brawly 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: Brawdy, Braly, Brawley, Kraly, Braley, Crawley, Bradley, Brady

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Where is the Brawly family from?

You can see how Brawly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brawly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brawly families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brawly's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Brawly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brawly 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 516 census records available for the last name Brawly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawly 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Brawly. 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 37 military records available for the last name Brawly. For the veterans among your Brawly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Brawly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brawly in 1968 was 82, and 95 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brawly 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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