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Brayak Family History

Brayak 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: Barak, Bryan, Araya, Raak, Brack, Brayman, Brayer, Braham, Raya

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Where is the Brayak family from?

You can see how Brayak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brayak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brayak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brayak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayak 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 33 census records available for the last name Brayak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brayak. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brayak. For the veterans among your Brayak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Brayak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brayak in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayak 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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